Golf
Purpose of a Golf Handicap The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of different abilities to compete on an equitable basis. The system provides fair Course Handicaps for players regardless of ability, and adjusts a player’s Handicap Index up or down as one’s game changes. At the same time, it disregards high scores that bear little relation to the player’s potential ability and promotes continuity by making handicaps continuous from one playing season/year to the next. A basic premise underlies the USGA Handicap System, namely that every player will try to make the best score at each hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review. Posting scores in person immediately following the round at the course where the round is played is the preferred way to expose scores to peer review. This method of posting shall be used whenever possible. Scores can also be posted via the Inter- net at www.vsga.org (at the middle of the Home Page) or at www.ghin.com (see “Post Score” at top of page). There is also a GHIN app available for your smartphone. Scores can be posted year round, weather permitting. Temporary ratings are established during the winter months at each course. A USGA Handicap Index compares a player’s scoring ability to the scoring ability of an expert amateur on a course of standard difficulty. A player posts scores along with the appropriate USGA Ratings to make up the scoring record. A Handicap Index is computed from no more than 20 scores plus eligible Tournament Scores in the scoring record. It reflects the player’s potential because it is based upon the best scores posted for a given number of rounds, ideally the best 10 of the last 20 rounds. A USGA Handicap Index travels well from course to course, as well as from one set of tees to another set of tees on the same course. A player’s Handicap Index determines the number of strokes a player receives depending upon the length and difficulty of the course being played.
Upcoming Events
Arlington June 1 – Twilight Golf June 4 – Senior Stroke Play Championship (Day 2) June 5 – Golf Outing June 11 – Mixed Couples June 22 & 24 – Member Guest (Course Closed) June 26 – Golf Outing
Fairfax June 3 – Senior Stroke Play Championship (Day 1) June 12 – Golf Outing June 23 – Member Guest (Course Closed)
WGO-18 WOMEN’S 18- HOLE GOLF ORGANIZATION
Upcoming Events : •June 20 – Chairman’s Classic Tournament/Seniors Tournament ARL 8:30 AM SG •June 27 – WGO-18/CWGO Par 3 Challenge & Cocktails ARL 5:00 PM SG •June 28 – WGO-18/CWGO Member-Guest at ARL 9:00 AM SG Play Day Information : League play is on Tuesdays at ARL and Fridays at FFX. Play is in foursomes and from the red tees. At time of check-in, your account will be billed $3. Tee time sign-up is available online via the WGO-18 portion of the ANCC website under Upcoming Events or click here . Choose which course you want to play and enter your name into an open space. Follow directions on the page selected. For more detailed event information, membership and updates, click here to visit the WGO-18 section of the website. WNHGO WOMEN’S 9- HOLE GOLF ORGANIZATION Upcoming Events: The J.J. Haffey Memorial Tournament at ARL (2 Day Ringer Tournament) Friday, 2 June and Friday, 9 June (Luncheon to follow) Chairmen: Ann Haffey 703) 527-1882 or candygrm@verizon.net or Rita Kuntz (703) 971-8582 or ritakuntz@gmail.com . Flag Day • Tuesday, 13 June at FFX Tee Times 8:00 to 9:30 AM with Menu Lunch after Chairmen: Bonnie Weiss (703) 876-5613 or bonnieweiss33@gmail.com or Ginger Murray (703) 913-7898 or gingersnapva@gmail.com . No WNHGO at ARL on Friday, 23 June due to Member-Guest. For all event details and updates, click here for the WNHGO website.
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