USGA HANDICAP
Handicaps of NIMAGA members are computed by our handicap service, Certified Golf Handicap, Inc., in accordance with the rules and standards of the United States Golf Association.
Handicaps will be computed on the Slope Index System. Information on the Slope Index System will be provided by Certified Golf Handicap Service.
Equitable Stroke Control - The following table will set the maximum score for ESC purposes under the new procedure:
| Players Handicap | Max. Score Posted On Any Hole |
|---|---|
| 9 or less | Double Bogey |
| 10 - 19 | 7 |
| 20 - 29 | 8 |
| 30 - 39 | 9 |
For Example - A player with a USGA handicap of 21.6 plays a course with a slope of 120, resulting in a Course Handicap of 23. Under the new ESC procedure, that player is allowed a maximum score of 8 on any hole. There is no limit to the number of holes this player may reduce to 8 during the round.
NIMAGA TOURNAMENT HANDICAP
In an effort to establish and maintain parity in NIMAGA Tournaments a handicap policy has been established by the Board of Directors.
In addition to their USGA handicap, members will also carry a NIMAGA Tournament handicap. This Tournament handicap will be based solely on golf scores that are recorded in regular NIMAGA Tournaments including Tournament of Winners, Mid-Week and The Seniors Tournament. The member will use the lower of the two handicaps (USGA or Tournament) when playing in NIMAGA Tournaments.
REGISTERING GOLF SCORES
Each NIMAGA member will receive from Certified Golf Handicaps, Inc. an explanation of the handicapping system and how to report their scores to Certified Golf Handicap. Scores may be posted via fax or on the website.
NIMAGA requires its members to report to Certified Golf Handicap, Inc. all of their adjusted golf scores (excluding those scores made in NIMAGA's Tournaments) which are played under conditions which permit the application of the rules of golf. This means that rounds of golf played anywhere at any time must be reported unless the round played under the conditions prohibiting the application of the rules of golf. (e.g. snow, frozen turf, etc.)
Important - Any member who does not appropriately report all of his properly adjusted golf scores (excluding scores made in NIMAGA Tournaments) to the handicapping service on a timely basis may be subject to penalties. The form of the penalty is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may consist of expulsion from NIMAGA or loss of privileges to compete in NIMAGA Tournaments. Neither NIMAGA nor the handicapping service will certify a member's handicap unless it is based on current scores. Members should review the periodic handicap revision cards they receive from the handicap service to be certain that all their scores have been received and properly recorded by the service.
Record your scores online with Certified Golf by clicking HERE
Online - You may report your scores online by going to the Certified Golf website, www.handicaps.com. In the blue area on the left side under "Golf Affiliates Score Reporting" click on NIMAGA. Fill in the blanks and submit your scores. Do not duplicate scores by faxing or mailing the same scores. IMPORTANT: NIMAGA requires its members to turn in their scores on a timely basis. Scores must be turned in by 10:00pm on the Day before each revision in order to appear on that date's revision. NOTE - This is change from last year.
REVISION DATES Click Here
Out of Season Golf Scores Guide lines
During the late fall and winter, the CDGA office receives many questions regarding the posting of scores when the Chicago District is out of season. Below are listed the score-posting rules and regulations:
The USGA Handicap System Manual states - Adjusted gross scores from all courses with USGA Course and Slope Ratings made during their active season, both at home and away, shall be posted by the player along with the appropriate USGA Course and USGA Slope Ratings. The active season in Chicago for 2010 is April 1 - October 31.
- The last day of the NIMAGA official season is the last day that scores for rounds played at golf clubs in the Chicago District can be posted for handicap purposes.
- Rounds played after that date (no matter how good the weather might be) within our District or in any section of the country that is “off-season” are not acceptable for posting.
- If you spend the winter in a section of the country that is “in-season” (e.g., Florida, Arizona, Southern California, etc.), those scores are to be posted for handicap purposes.
