Oregon Golf Association (OGA) - How to Get a Handicap

Handicapping

Handicap Calculator

Calculate Your
Course Handicap
by entering your
Handicap Index®
and the Slope Rating
of the Course/Tees
you’ll be playing!

Handicap Index Slope Rating

USGA Handicap System

Your Quick Reference to
the Rules that Govern
Handicapping

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So You Want A USGA Handicap Index®

A USGA Handicap Index® is more than just a number that is computed using a formula developed by the USGA. It is a process that is governed by a set of Rules that complement the Rules of Golf®.

How To Form An Associate Member Club

An Associate Club is one tht is not based at a specific golf course.

Find A Club

The Rules of the USGA Handicap System® require that an individual golfer become a member of a club in order to obtain an official USGA Handicap Index©, but many people are confused into thinking that only private golf courses have clubs…but in fact, there are 3 types of clubs.