In October, the USGA announced a change to their handicap
verification procedures for entry in their championships in
2007. If you plan on entering a USGA championship, you
must have a valid handicap from an authorized golf club.
The
following statement will appear on all USGA entry forms:
"A USGA Handicaps Index® must be issued
from a "golf club" (as defined in the USGA Handicap System
manual) which is licensed to use the USGA Handicap System. ™"
All WPGA member clubs are licensed to use the USGA Handicap
System, but if your handicap is from a non-WPGA club, you should
check the
list of licensed clubs on the USGA website.
For more information read the
letter from the chairman of the USGA Championship Committee,
Jim Hyler.
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