Handicapping
GENERAL
The NYLGC is a golf club registered with the Metropolitan Golf Association (Metropolitan Golf Association). This provides the NYLGC the ability to give each golfer an official golf handicap index which will be used to calculate his or her handicap in the NYLGC tournaments. Each golfer can also use this handicap index in any other golf events.
The two most important things to remember about keeping your handicap index current and accurate are: (1) record your scores; and (2) record your scores accurately. This means that you must apply equitable score control (ESC) to your actual scores. Please look at the following FAQ which can help explain some of the golf handicapping rules better than me.
RULES FOR KEEPING HANDICAPS UPDATED
The following FAQ will provide questions about your handicap and how to keep it accurate and up to date. Click on the links to read the answers to these questions. If you have any other questions, please email me and I will respond as soon as possible.
Are "handicap" and "handicap index" the same thing?
How do I establish a handicap index?
How are course rating and slope rating determined?
How do I know on which holes to take strokes?
Why is my score usually higher than my handicap?
Can I turn in a score that includes incomplete holes?
Can I turn in incomplete or 9-hole rounds?
Is it true the USGA has per-hole maximum scores?
What is Equitable Stroke Control?
ENTERING YOUR SCORES
Members: You can return here to post your scores on-line whether or not you are playing NYLGC events. It is your duty as a member of the NYLGC to keep your handicap updated. Enter Your Scores Here. You will need your GHIN number in order to post your score.