Where do you sign up to get a golf handicap if you are not a member of a club?

Question

Where do you sign up to get a golf handicap if you are not a member of a club?

Answer 1

Go to golfhound . com for an unofficial but accurate index/handicap.  Good luck.

Answer 2

Well actually you do have to be a member of a club to have a handicap, but the rules on what makes up a club are pretty flexible.  You can form one (without a golf course) with your pals if need be, or you can join at your local public course.  There is usually a very nominal ($10-$30) to sign up and then you can get a USGA handicap.

Answer 3

Check with the local municipal course. There are ways you can receive a handicap and they most likely are the best source for information. You might also inquire through your state golf association.

Answer 4

It would probably be more beneficial to you if you join a club because if you're serious enough to want a handicap, then why not do it officially?? Then you can compare yourself to everyone else and it motivates you to improve. Not to mention it's much cheaper becoming a member than paying green fees everytime you play.

Answer 5

Technically, you have to be a member of a club.  A lot of courses have clubs though.  Usually you just have to pay a fee and get a HC as well as invites to play in tourneys and stuff.

Also, there are online clubs that you can sign up in order to get a HC.  I can't remember where to look offhand, but try greenskeeper.org.  I know they have a way to do it.  Golfsmith.com also has a way.

But just look around online, there are other places that you can sign up to be a "member" of their club and qualify for a HC.

Or, like I said, most courses have a club you can sign up for to qualify.