All About Handicaps

Handicaps:

• Handicaps will be computed for each player by the league. An MGA card is not required.
• Players who were in the league last year will start the year with their year ending handicap.
• New players begin the league with a 7 handicap unless a handicap can determined for them (see below).
• Maximum handicap is 18.
• It’s each team’s responsibility to check the other team’s handicaps.

Formula:

· USGA/MGA Formulas will be used in computing weekly handicaps. The best 10 scores of the last 20 rounds will be used.

Equitable Scoring:
When determining a handicap, a maximum number will be used per hole based on your current handicap.

Current Handicap	Maximum Score per Hole
1 thru 4	Par + 2
5 thru 9	Par + 3
10 thru 14	Par + 4
15+	Par + 5

When determining a handicap for a new player or a substitute, ask the following questions:

• Do you have an MGA or USGA handicap. If yes, use it.
• Do you have a handicap from another league. If yes, use it.
• As a last resort, use 7.