The WPGA is authorized by the United States Golf
Association to rate golf clubs in its
jurisdiction. Both Member Clubs and non-member
clubs are rated each year, with approximately 25
courses being completed each year.
During the Course
Rating process, the golf course is measured from
tee to green and rated by a group of trained
WPGA volunteers and staff. The Association then
computes a USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating®
for each set of tees and the applicable gender.
Each Course Rating™ is issued on the first
business day of the month following completion
of the services.
There is no fee
for Course Rating™ and course measuring services
for WPGA Member Clubs. The Association does
charge a nominal fee to non-member clubs for
these services.
The Association's
Course Rating® Program comprises eight teams
located geographically throughout Western
Pennsylvania and approximately 50 volunteers.
The WPGA rates its Member Clubs on a six year
rotating schedule, or when changes have been
made due to construction. Each golf club must
have a Course Rating® issued at least every ten
years to meet its requirements to the USGA
Handicap System.
WPGA Course Rating® Listing
USGA
Course Rating and Slope
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