Q. What is the playing conditions calculation (PCC) and how does it work? A. At the end of each day, the playing conditions calculation takes place automatically to determine if scores made at the ...

The Equipment Rules contain the comprehensive Rules, specifications and guidelines to assist equipment manufacturers and designers, tournament officials, players and other interested parties in ...

In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. Check out the links below to explore ...

Q: Why do I need to create a digital profile with a unique email address to log into the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.com? A: To ensure data security and golfer privacy, golfers need to create a digital ...

Amateur Status ... Amateur Status ...

Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. The National Association is responsible for establishing handicap allowances, or it can ...

I need help finding my Handicap ID (e.g., GHIN #). How do I find it?

What are the changes associated with Phase 2 of the USGA Handicap Review Tool? Which reports should a golf club run to identify any individual players who may require a Handicap Review?

The USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame Experiences are located on the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst campus, situated between Pinehurst Resort’s Carolina Hotel and its Main Clubhouse. The ...

Rules of Handicapping ...

U.S. Handicapping StatisticsBased on data through October 31, 2025 This page is best viewed on desktop or in landscape mode on mobile devices.

Scroll down for Search Results. You may search for a specific question within The Rules of Golf FAQs by entering a keyword(s) in the field below and clicking "Search ". You may also show all questions ...