The Executive Committee of the MSGA-Women’s Division will introduce a new handicap policy for tournaments beginning in 2014.  The purpose of this new policy is to better define an “up-to-date USGA Handicap”, which appears on all MSGA-WD entry forms as well as create a more level playing field in our events.  The guidelines are as follows:

  • To be eligible for a tournament, you must have 20 scores posted within the last 12 months.*  (Example: The Women’s Mid-Amateur entries open on May 9, 2014 therefore you must have at least 20 scores dating back to May 9, 2013.)
  • You are responsible for posting your score and must use a “T” (tournament score).  Failure to do this can result in denial of a tournament entry.

*Please note this policy will be implemented for all events except the Women’s Team Championship.

REMINDERS:

1)  Post all scores from this winter played in regions considered by the USGA to be in an active
season (i.e. Florida, Virginia, Carolinas, Arizona, etc.).

2)  If 13 or more holes are played, the player shall post an 18-hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player shall post a nine-hole score.  Any holes not played are to be posted using par plus any handicap strokes you would have received on the hole.

3) All scores are to be posted for stroke and match play.  If you pick up on a hole, you record the score you would likely have made on the hole.

4) All MSGA members are able to quickly and conveniently post their scores online from any computer using their unique username and password.  If you are unsure of your login information, please contact your golf professional or the MSGA.

5) Download the free MSGA Score Posting app available for Iphone and Android mobile devices.

Any questions can be directed to the MSGA-WD at 410-653-5300.