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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
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Section 12-1 of the
USGA Handicap System describes the importance of
having a permanent marker as a starting point for the
Course Rating Process.
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