The WPGA started is Handicap Chair Certification
Program in 2000 as a means of providing
education on the USGA Handicap System™ and tools
for club staff and committee members to handle
and implement handicap procedures locally. In
2002, the USGA adopted a requirement that all
clubs wishing to utilize the USGA Handicap
System™ and issue a USGA Handicap Index® to each
of its members must attend an educational
program conducted by the USGA or an approved
golf association. Each individual must also pass
a quiz demonstrating proficiency in the USGA
Handicap System™ and its procedures.
In conjunction
with the Club Licensing Program, all clubs must
have met these requirements by July 1, 2006 in
order to issue a USGA Handicap Index® to each
member. All WPGA Member Clubs fulfilled the
requirements and are authorized to use the USGA
Handicap System™.
The Association
has offered this seminar at least once a year
since 2000. In 2007, the USGA will conduct this
seminar on Wednesday, April 11 at Edgewood
Country Club. For more information on this
educational program, please visit the following
link on contact the WPGA.
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