There will be 15 revisions in 2006. The USGA has approved a trial procedure for golf associations that observe an inactive season to set a revision or revisions during this period. The WPGA has adopted this procedure for 2006. The inactive season revision will take place on January 10, 2006.

As part of this trial, please note Decision 6-5/2 from the USGA Handicap System™. Following is the text from this decision: 

“6-5/2. Procedure When Multiple Club Member’s Handicap Index is Lower at Golf Club With an Inactive Season Than at Club With Active Season

            Q: A player is a member of golf club A in Minnesota and golf
            club B in Arizona. His Handicap Index at club A was 15.2
            when the season closed on October 15. The golfer spends
            several months in Arizona playing golf at club B where his
            Handicap Index, based on his most recent 20 scores, is 16.8.
            Based on Section 6-5 he is required to play with his Handicap
            Index of 15.2 until that revision changes the following April 15
            at Club A. Should not the player be permitted to play with the
            Handicap Index of 16.8 which is based on his most recent
            scores?

            A: Yes. Since the player’s Handicap Index at club B is based
            on his most recent 20 scores, and that is not the case for his
            Handicap Index at club A because club A is inactive and not
            processing the Arizona scores, it would be equitable to use
            the higher Handicap Index.” 

The USGA Handicap System™2006-2007 will be in effect on January 1, 2006.