Ready, Set Go... Handicap Season Starts on 4/1 The handicap season will officially begin on April 1. On that day, golfers will be able to post scores for all rounds played in the Bay State. Those scores will then be counted towards one's handicap index. In preparation for the season start, the MGA encourages all golfers to review the Frequently Asked Questions section of the MGA web site in order to become familiar with the handicap policies..

 

 

News Release

For Immediate Release: March 17, 2010

Headline: Ready, Set Go... 2010 MGA Handicap Season Starts on April 1

Norton, MA — It has been a long winter here in the Bay State, but your friends at the Massachusetts Golf Association are eager for the spring and summer golf season to begin.

For all golfers in the state, the handicap season officially begins on April 1. On that date, golfers can post rounds played in Massachusetts and have them count towards their handicap index. The official season in Massachusetts includes 17 revisions beginning on April 1 and ending on November 11.

The in-season revisions are complemented by four off-season revisions that occur during the winter months. Snow birds and those fortunate to trek to warmer locales during the snowy months are thus able to keep up with their handicap information and also post scores from states that are in-season during that time such as Florida, California, Arizona, etc.

Although the Massachusetts Golf Association is made up of nearly 400 Member Clubs located across the state, we consider anyone with an up-to-date handicap to be a valued member of our organization. As such, you are eligible to take advantage of the many services we offer.

Here is a list of just some of those member services:

·                Updated handicap revisions (17 in-season and 4 off-season) sent directly to you via email

·                Complimentary subscription to the award-winning MassGolfer magazine

·                Hole-In-One Recognition (featuring the new MGA Bag Tag program)

·                Customer support for all handicap questions online at www.mgalinks.org and via phone at 774-430-9100

·                Championship Clearinghouse for all MGA, USGA, NEGA and Regional Events

·                Access to junior golf programs sponsored by The First Tee of Massachusetts and its home course of MGA Links at Mamantapett

Also, look for a new, fresh look on the MGA's web site. The online resource center will be undergoing a facelift this spring in order to better serve the needs of the golf clubs and individual golfers in this state.

Until that time, we ask that you prepare yourself for the upcoming season by reviewing the following helpful pages

·                Frequently Asked Questions

·                2009 GHIN Revision Schedule

·                GHIN Web Site - Where you can post your scores online!

·                Everything You Need to Know About Your Handicap (PDF) - as featured in a past issue of MassGolfer magazine

·                What is Course Rating All About? (PDF) - as featured in a past issue of MassGolfer magazine

Thank you again for your support of the MGA!

 

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Upcoming Events:

Handicap Season Start
April 1, 2010

State Four-Ball Entries Close
April 9, 2010

No. 2 Handicap Revision
April 00, 2010

State Open Entries Close
April 23, 2010

Spring MassGolfer Magazine Released
April 30, 2010