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By Mary Rublee, Handicap Chair, EWGA
When I joined the EWGA I didn’t really understand why I needed a handicap. I didn’t play in tournaments and EWGA events (aside from the chapter championship) didn’t require one, so I often asked myself “Why do I need a handicap?”
The answer is simple. By establishing a handicap, you can track the progress of your golf game, see how your scores improve over time, plan in non-EWGA events, substitute in non-EWGA leagues and see concrete evidence of your improvement.
One of the benefits of your EWGA membership is that you can establish a handicap.
The free handicap service provided by EWGA headquarters can be accessed through our national website, in the Members Only section. The EWGA Golf Management System also allows you to track all of your statistics (such as fairways, green in regulation, putts, etc.) and, therefore provides a unique and valuable tool for tracking progress in all areas of your golf game.
Another option is to get your handicap through the USGA by filling out a handicap application form, available on the USGA website for a fee of $27.50. The USGA handicap allows you to participate in USGA events and is accepted by all local courses.
Whether you are a newer golfer or someone who has played the game for years, if you don’t have a handicap, consider establishing one. You will never find a better tool for measuring your progress and you might just be surprised at how much you enjoy watching that number drop.
