RULES Rule 5: Rule 5.2: 5.2b/3 - Application of Penalty for Practising on Course Before Round in Stroke Play Rule 5.2b explains when a player is not allowed to practise on the course before a round in ...

In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. The Allied Golf Association in your ...

Appendix C: Handicap Allowances Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the unrounded Course ...

The Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association and/or The R&A. 3) Clubs ...

What you should know - In 150 words or less Your Handicap Index is a portable number that represents your demonstrated golfing ability. It is based on your past scores relative to the difficulty of ...

U.S. Handicapping StatisticsBased on data through June 30, 2025 This page is best viewed on desktop or in landscape mode on mobile devices.

What you should know - In 150 words or less If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5. Once ...

FAQs - What is the Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC)?Handicap Index Safeguards Q. What is the playing conditions calculation (PCC) and how does it work? A. At the end of each day, the playing ...

Major ChangesThe following are the main changes to the Rules of Golf that took effect on January 1, 2019. The items covered on this page are organized into nine categories. Within each individual item ...

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