Here in the northeast most of the golf courses are closed for the season.
A few remain open during winter but the ground is frozen, ponds and streams are iced over and golf balls perform in very unexpected ways.
For this reason scores kept for handicap purposes cannot be posted during the off season.
But what if you are traveling south to a warmer climate for a few rounds of golf? Can you post those scores? Can you count them towards your handicap? Here is the official word from GHIN headquarters: "For those traveling to warmer locales this winter season, please remember that any rounds played in an area that is in season (i.
e.
Florida) must, according to Rule 6-2, be posted.
" This rule indicates that in match play, players must declare their handicap before beginning play, and in stroke play, the competitor must be sure to mark his handicap on the score card before submitting it to a tournament committee.
You can find a more detailed explanation at the USGA.
com website.
(Just do a search for Rule 6-2.
)
A few remain open during winter but the ground is frozen, ponds and streams are iced over and golf balls perform in very unexpected ways.
For this reason scores kept for handicap purposes cannot be posted during the off season.
But what if you are traveling south to a warmer climate for a few rounds of golf? Can you post those scores? Can you count them towards your handicap? Here is the official word from GHIN headquarters: "For those traveling to warmer locales this winter season, please remember that any rounds played in an area that is in season (i.
e.
Florida) must, according to Rule 6-2, be posted.
" This rule indicates that in match play, players must declare their handicap before beginning play, and in stroke play, the competitor must be sure to mark his handicap on the score card before submitting it to a tournament committee.
You can find a more detailed explanation at the USGA.
com website.
(Just do a search for Rule 6-2.
)
- If you are a guest at a club that uses the same network as your home golf club you may be able to post on that computer and have it linked to your handicap account without any difficulty.
- If your home club allows you to post your scores remotely, by way of the internet, you should be able to do so and have the handicap added to your account.
- Or, if you are simply not sure or are uncomfortable posting remotely, you can save your scores and post them when you return to your home club at the beginning of the next active season.
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