Today, the Vermont Golf Association is the authoritative body for golf in the state of Vermont representing more than 8,600 amateur golfers and 62 golf clubs in the state.
Whether competing in an event at your club or in a VGA State Day event, participants must have a USGA Handicap Index®. The purpose of the USGA Handicap System™ is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of different abilities the chance to compete on an equal basis.
The VGA uses GHIN®, a service of the USGA, to provide handicap services to its members and member clubs. Please note that Vermont observes a 6 month posting season. Thus, a Handicap Index® will be revised daily starting January 6th, 2020.
Establishing a USGA Handicap Index is not difficult.
If you are a member of a golf club in Vermont, your handicap dues may be included with your membership. Ask your PGA Pro, Club Manager or Handicap Chairman to help you get started in establishing a handicap.
If you are not a member at a club, many public or municipal courses will be able to help you establish your handicap. Next time you’re at one, ask if they provide handicapping services.
Another option is to obtain your handicap through a non-real estate golf association such as the Lakeside Golf Club. This is a golf association that is not tied to any one golf course – its membership is comprised mostly of people who do not belong to a golf club but who want to be able to play in various golf events throughout the state that require a valid GHIN handicap in order to participate. Click here for more information on Lakeside Golf.
Once you sign up for handicap services at a club, you simply turn post your scores as soon as you can on either a golf club Kiosk, GHIN mobil app or at GHIN. com.
Once you have three scores turned in, you’ll get your handicap index. Thereafter, your handicap index will always be based on the lowest 8 of your last 20 rounds. Handicaps are calculated and updated daily starting January 6th, 2020.
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