ewga gn21 handicap training seminar thursday, may 8, 2014 6:00 to 7:00 pm ewga fox cities/green bay...

EWGA GN21 Handicap Training Seminar

Thursday, May 8, 20146:00 to 7:00 PM

EWGA Fox Cities/Green Bay Chapter

Kim White, Handicap Chair

AGENDA

• What is a Handicap?

• Why do you want a Handicap?

• When should you get a Handicap?

• How do you get a Handicap?

• How do you log into the GN21 Handicap website?

• How do you use the GN21 Handicap system?

• Chapter Championship

EWGA Fox Cities/Green Bay Chapter -- GN21 Handicap Training Seminar

What is a Handicap?

• A Handicap is an indication of a player's ability.

• A specific formula is used to compute Handicaps by factoring in a player's score and the difficulty of the course played.


Why would I want a Handicap?• A Handicap allows players of different skill levels

to compete with each other.

• Using Handicaps helps to even the playing field, making the game more fun.

• A Handicap also travels with you. If you play a course that is more difficult than

your home course, your Handicap will be higher. On an easier course, your Handicap will be lower.

This is based on the Course’s Slope. Mid-Range Slope is 112; Mid Vallee is 115;

and Chaska Silver Tees are 119.


Why would I want a Handicap?• For example, if a player with a 20 Handicap has a

score of 100, her net score is 80 (100 - 20 = 80), while a player with a 25 Handicap and a score of 105 also has a net score of 80 (105 – 25 = 80).


When should I get a Handicap?

• If you are just learning the game of golf and spending the majority of your time taking lessons or practicing, then it may be too early for you to get a Handicap.

• Once you start playing 9- or 18-hole rounds, you should establish your Handicap.


How do I get a Handicap?

• EWGA provides a Handicap service as a part of your membership.

• This is included with EWGA GolfNet 21 that is offered to every member affiliated with an EWGA Chapter.

• In order to use this service you must first activate your GN21 account.

• You then must enter a minimum of five 18-hole scores or ten 9-hole scores to establish your Handicap.


Logging into the GN21 Handicap website


How to use the GN21 Handicap system



When using the “Enter Scores” option, always remember the following:

1. You must select “Manual Entry” from the “Course List” drop down menu if the course (or tee) cannot be found in the “Course Finder” list.

2. You must use the Equitable Stroke Chart (ESC).

• ESC does not affect your real score; it is just for Handicap purposes.

3. For a manual entry, if you are entering a score for a 9-hole round, be sure to cut the rating in half but use the full slope when you enter your information.


Equitable Stroke Chart (ESC)

Course Handicap Maximum Number

9 or less Double Bogey

10 – 19 7

20 – 29 8

30 – 39 9

40 or more 10

Maximum Handicap for Women is 40.4; Maximum Handicap for Men is 36.4


Chapter Championship EligibilityIf you are interested in participating in this year’s

Chapter Championship, please keep the following in mind:

1. You must have an established USGA Handicap index.

2. You must have two 18-hole scores or four 9-hole scores posted to your Handicap record in the current year (2014) prior to the Handicap system revision date on July 15th.

3. The Chapter Championship will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Wander Springs GC, Greenleaf. The rain date will be Sunday, July 27, 2014.

4. Register for the Chapter Championship by July 10, 2014 (but get your scores entered into the GN21 system no later than July 15th).


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