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HANDICAP FAQ - THE "UNHANDICAPPED" DILEMMA.
Q. My friend doesn't have a handicap index. Argh. How can we play a friendly match?
A. The first step is to explain to your friend that there is no substitute for score history, which is the basis of the USGA Handicap System.
Plus, it is now easier than ever to obtain a handicap index through one of the 360+ MGA Member Clubs located across the state. The MGA has also introduced the MGA Members Now! program which allows golfer to obtain a handicap index online through one of the participating facilities.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the MGA Members Now! program.
If your friend doesn't have time to obtain a handicap index before your next match, however, here are four ideas to help handicap the unhandicapped golfer:
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Second Best Score System: The USGA has developed a simple estimator of a player's ability called "Second Best Score System" or "Second Best Handicap" for short.
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Modified Peoria System: Another alternative is to use a hole score selection system, often called the "Peoria System." Under this system, a player learns their handicap after the round is completed.
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The "Official Callaway System": The Callaway System is a so-called "one-round" system or "worst-holes system" that compresses the spread of gross scores when converted to net scores.
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Scheid System: The Scheid System operates in a manner similar to that of the Callaway System. Under both Systems the gross score is reduced by subtracting the amount of “worst hole” scores on holes 1-16 only.
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about each method.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mike Wice at mwice@mgalinks.org.
CALLING PUBLIC GOLFERS - REGISTER BY JUNE 2.
The final day to register for one of the most popular MGA Championships is quickly approaching.
Registration for the 2016 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship will close on Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE to get started.
This event is open to amateur golfers who are bona fide public course players at a public MGA member club (a course/club that provides playing opportunities for the general public seven days a week) and maintain an up-to-date MGA/USGA GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 12.0.
Championship Proper will be hosted by Waubeeka Golf Links on August 7-8. Qualifying is currently available at the following sites on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Any questions about this event can be directed to Kevin Eldridge at 774-430-9103 or via email.
BAY STATE MECCA - MORE USGA EVENTS EN ROUTE.
The USGA continues to recognize the Bay State as a true home for golf and a perfect spot for Championship play.
This past week The Kittansett Club was selected by the USGA as the host site for the 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur.
The 68th U.S. Senior Amateur will be the club's second USGA championship and first since hosting the 1953 Walker Cup Match.
This will be the 59th USGA championship contested in Massachusetts, which most recently hosted the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship at The Country Club in Brookline, won by Matthew Fitzpatrick of Great Britain. Read More
Upcoming USGA championships in the Bay State include the 2016 U.S. Women's Amateur at Wellesley Country Club (Sept. 17-22), the 2017 U.S. Senior Open at Salem Country Club in Peabody and the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club.
LOOKING TO GO "INSIDE THE ROPES"?
This summer, the Bay State will play host to a USGA Championship Proper and a PGA TOUR event and both have outstanding volunteer opportunities available for you!
Here are the details.
2016 Deutsche Bank Championship
TPC Boston
August 31 - September 5
2016 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship
Wellesley Country Club
September 17-22
Looking forward, volunteers are also being sought for another upcoming major event - the 2017 U.S. Senior Open Championship - which will be held at Salem County Club on June 26-July 2.
To learn more about the volunteer opportunities, use the links below:
2016 U.S. Women's Senior Amateur Championship | 2016 Deutsche Bank Championship | 2017 U.S. Senior Open Championship
THE HALL CALLS - 2016 HALL OF FAME CLASS NAMED
For only the third time in history, a new class will be inducted into the Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame
The third class, representing amateur and professionals whose careers have spanned more than 100 years, features Bob Crowley, Bill Flynn, Anne Marie Tobin, Frank Vana, Jr. and Herbert Warren Wind.
The 2016 class will be officially inducted into the Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame at the Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame Gala, which is scheduled for October 13 at Andover Country Club.
The official announcement about the celebration was delivered at the 2016 Massachusetts Open Championship Media Day, which was held at Worcester Country Club on May 17.
Tickets will be made available for the general public in August. For more information and complete event details, please visit the official Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame web site at www.massgolfhall.com. |
