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U.S.G.A Information |
The foundation of the United States Golf Association on Dec. 22, 1894 marked the formal organization of American golf, establishing a centralized body to write the Rules, conduct national championships and establish a national system of handicapping. The USGA also plays a prominent role as the game's historian in the United States, collecting, displaying and preserving artifacts and memorabilia at its Museum and Archives in Far Hills, N.J.
Golf House, the home of the United States Golf Association Museum's public exhibition galleries, is temporarily closed for renovation and repairs starting March 31, 2005. The USGA's Library and Archives, however, remain available to the public. Hours for the Library and Archives are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment please call (908) 234-2300. www.usga.org
Getting a USGAHandicap Index®
Establishing A USGA Handicap Index And The USGA Handicap System Licensing Program For Clubs, Club Formation Kit, and a Listing of Authorized Golf Associations.
The USGA Handicap System™ enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis. This section of the site will help golfers understand why having a USGA Handicap Index® is important. There are links to The USGA Handicap System manual, the USGA's handicapping equivalent of The Rules of Golf, and a Course Handicap™ calculator to allow players to convert their USGA Handicap Index to the Course Handicap for any course that has been properly rated. Articles and resources are available for anyone interested in starting a golf club or for current Handicap Committee chairmen who need assistance in maintaining handicaps for their respective clubs. The current version of the USGA Handicap System went into effect on Jan. 1, 2006, and the next revision will take effect on Jan. 1, 2008. Any modifications to the System are noted on this Web site.
To get the latest information on the USGA and future events be sure to visit: www.usga.org |
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