http://www.oga.org/index.php en nswanner@oga.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-20T23:13:02+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/3025 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/3025#When:01:08:01Z An 18-hole golf course must be at least 3,000 yards in length, or at least 1,500 yards per 9-holes in order to be posted to your scoring record for a USGA Handicap Index. Preferred Lies: The OGA Handicapping Blog, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2012-02-01T01:08:01+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2951 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2951#When:21:26:36Z Keeping a golf course fresh and interesting for regular players doesn’t necessarily require investing in new tee boxes.  The same result can be accomplished with “Combo Tees” -- using two or more sets of tees to add variety. The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2012-01-20T21:26:36+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2818 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2818#When:20:42:44Z The Oregon Golf Association is licensed by the United States Golf Association to exclusively be responsible for the measuring and rating of every regulation length golf course in Oregon & SW Washington.  In 2011, we visited 33 golf courses and published new ratings.  The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-12-02T20:42:44+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2794 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2794#When:01:22:57Z Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index. Handicapping, Preferred Lies: The OGA Handicapping Blog, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-11-16T01:22:57+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2487 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2487#When:20:49:58Z This is because the Slope Rating, which takes into account both the scratch and bogey golfer, is only relative to the Course Rating. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-09-20T20:49:58+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2281 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2281#When:17:25:15Z Taller rough causes the Rough and Recoverability number to jump, and affects the end result of the rating.  Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-06-15T17:25:15+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2280 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2280#When:03:19:04Z Many punitive obstacles located near a target area causes uneasiness in the mind of the golfer, and can affect his score. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-05-31T03:19:04+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2285 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2285#When:02:46:02Z The OGA is exclusively licensed by the USGA to rate and measure golf courses in Oregon and SW Washington.  This is a free service for facilities that host OGA Member Clubs.  To be eligible to be rated, a course must be no less than 1,500 yards in length for 9-holes. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-05-18T02:46:02+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2279 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2279#When:15:23:14Z The OGA, along with other state/regional golf associations, are trained and licensed by the USGA to objectively evaluate 10 obstacle factors when rating a golf course. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2011-05-16T15:23:14+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2109 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/2109#When:22:01:26Z I’m often asked why we begin our handicapping season on March 1st, and end it on December 1st. There’s one basic and crucial reason: course ratings and their effect on handicaps. Handicapping, Preferred Lies: The OGA Handicapping Blog, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2010-12-07T22:01:26+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/1002 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/1002#When:23:21:26Z The Oregon Golf Association has calculated the USGA Course and Slope Ratings for Old Macdonald, the fourth course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, scheduled to open June 1, 2010. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, News, The Scorecard, Home, News, 2010-04-20T23:21:26+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/664 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/664#When:22:20:11Z There's a lot more than yardage when it comes to calculating a course’s USGA Course and Slope Ratings. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2009-10-13T22:20:11+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/663 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/663#When:22:16:30Z Several times in the last two weeks, I’ve been asked why, even from the same set of tees and yardage, the numbers are different for men & women.  I assumed most golfers knew the answer, but ... Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2009-09-30T22:16:30+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/451 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/451#When:16:57:16Z We recently visited Crestview Golf Club in Waldport, Ore. a 9-hole course that was totally redesigned by Dan Hixson. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2009-06-03T16:57:16+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/346 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/346#When:00:17:36Z Every golfer should ideally play from the set of tees that best suits their ability.  There should be no reason for a senior or beginning man to be uncomfortable playing from forward tees, just as a long-ball scratch-level female hitter such as Michelle Wie might want to play from the tips.   All you need to know is how to post your score! Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2009-04-14T00:17:36+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/340 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/340#When:22:46:24Z Designed by Northwest native Dan Hixson, Wine Valley GC is co-owned by longtime Northwest PGA Professional John Thorsnes and Jim Pliska (who also owns Emerald Valley GC in Creswell, Ore.). The full 18-hole championship layout is scheduled to open to the public by May 1st. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, News, The Scorecard, 2009-04-08T22:46:24+00:00 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/307 http://www.oga.org/index.php/Handicapping/transitiondetail/C70/307#When:03:08:50Z Every year the USGA puts on a Calibration Seminar for all State & Regional Golf Associations that are responsible for administering the USGA Course Rating System™ in their respective territories.  It is a requirement of our license with the USGA that we attend at least one Calibration Seminar during the quadrennial period of our license. Handicapping, The Transition Zone: The OGA Course Rating Blog, 2009-03-07T03:08:50+00:00