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 Golf Education Opportunities
Handicap service for EWGA members comes with your membership package. The service is provided by the new EWGA Golf Life Management System (GLMS) powered by Golf Intelligence. To activate your GLMS account you need to go to www.ewga.com and login to the Members Only area. Then click the link for "Activate Golf Life Management System" and follow the prompts. Once your account is activated you can:
- Post scores
- Access 20,000+ golf course profiles
- Track personal game statistics
- Obtain a USGA Handicap Index
- Print a handicap card
- View scoring history
- Attest Scores for other members
- Maintain a personal calendar
- Communicate with other members
- And more
Are you wondering what all this 'handicap' talk is all about? Read this FAQ for more information.
What is a handicap?
A handicap is a number that represents your skill level and potential scoring ability. Generally speaking, your handicap value is representative of how you should expect to score in relation to par. It's actually a little more complicated than that because other factors are considered such as which tees you play from and how difficult the course is. It is also weighted such that it's more representative of what you'd expect to score on a good day rather than on an average day. For specifics on the handicap system and the actual formula used to determine your handicap, visit usga.org. And don't worry about the math; the computer network handles all the calculations for you.
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Why would I want to maintain a handicap?
Benefits of maintaining a handicap include the ability to compete with golfers of other skills levels on an equitable basis on any course, from any tees. It also provides an objective way to measure golf skill improvement.
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Do I need a handicap to join EWGA?
No, but you do need one to participate inthe Chapter championship.
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Are their any requirements for maintaining your handicap with EWGA?
The only requirement for maintaining your handicap with the EWGA is that you are a current member of the Executive Women’s Golf Association.
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How much does it cost to maintain a handicap with EWGA?
Handicap service through Golf Life Management System is a part of all levels of membership in EWGA. Handicap service through GHIN is offered for an additional fee.
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How do I access and activate my account on the Golf Life Management System?
Access to the system is through the EWGA web site. Members need to activate their account by going to the activation page on the EWGA.com web site. Once you've activated your account, on subsequent visits you can access the Golf Life Management System by logging in with your EWGA account at EWGA.com
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What are my responsibilities in maintaining a handicap?
As with all aspects of golf, the handicap system expects honesty and integrity from its participants. All individuals maintaining an official handicap have the following responsibilities:
- Post every eligible score during the posting season.
- Play all rounds eligible for posting under the USGA Rules of Golf.
- Make an effort to make the best score on each hole of every round played.
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What scores are acceptable to post to my handicap?
Almost all scores are acceptable because of the basic premise of the USGA Handicap System, which states that every player will try to make the best score at each hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review. Therefore, all of the following are acceptable scores:
- When at least seven holes are played (7-12 holes are posted as a 9-hole score; 13 or more are posted as an 18-hole score)
- Scores on all courses with a valid Course Rating and Slope Rating®
- Scores in all forms of competition: match play, stroke play, and team competitions where each player play their own ball
- Scores made under The Rules of Golf
- Scores played under the local rule of "preferred lies"
- Scores made in an area observing an active season
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When and how do I post my golf scores on the GLMS system?
It is best to post scores as soon as possible after the round has been played. All scores are posted using the internet at EWGA's score posting page.
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How do I keep track of my handicap?
Log on to the Golf Life Management System through EWGA.com. You can track your handicap there, see the trend, as well as your actual index and scoring history. Information on keeping track of your handicap can be obtained at www.ghin.com.
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What if I still want to keep my handicap through a golf club other then EWGA?
You may maintain multiple handicaps with different services as long at you enter all scores with each service (i.e. EWGA, GHIN, etc.). The revision schedule for all services is the same. Scores need to be entered in both services before the revision date deadline to insure that the index for each system is the same.
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Will I be eligible for non-EWGA tournaments using my GLMS handicap?
At this time, the GLMS handicap will not be accepted by the WNGA or the PNGA for State amateur events. For other events, check with the organization that is running the tournament to make sure they will accept the new GLMS handicap through the EWGA. While it is a valid USGA handicap, some golf associations and/or clubs may not be familiar with the GLMS system and may not accept it as valid.
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How often is my handicap updated?
Handicaps are revised every two weeks during the golfing season which typically runs from March through November.
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Where can I find out more about handicaps and the handicap system?
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