USGA Handicap System™ Licensing Program for Clubs

The USGA Handicap System Licensing Program for Clubs is a requirement for all clubs in the United States wishing to utilize the USGA Handicap System™. If a club is a member club of the authorized golf association in its area, and a member club is considered as a club that uses the authorized golf association's handicap computation service, then it must sign an agreement with the authorized golf association. Any independent golf club that is not part of an authorized golf association and wishes to utilize any aspect of the USGA Handicap System must be licensed directly through the USGA®. To review the licensing policies or to begin the licensing process now, see the links below:

  Licensing Program for Clubs Application-Enroll On-line 

  Licensing Program for Clubs FAQ's 

  Requirements to be a Licensed Golf Association 

  Golf Club Compliance Checklist 

  Decision 2/7. Clarification of Compliance/License Issues for Golf Club Types 

  Definition of a Golf Club 

  Additional Decisions Regarding Definitions of a Golf Club 

  2008 USGA Championships Handicap Requirements 

  Authorized Golf Clubs 

  International Golf Association Lookup 

  Golf Club Audit Program

The USGA has initiated an audit program for golf clubs to ensure the integrity of the USGA Handicap System is being maintained. The USGA randomly selects licensed golf clubs to complete the audit program and to provide evidence that they are using the USGA's formulas and service marks correctly in connection with the USGA Handicap System. All licensed golf clubs are subjected to being audited by the USGA, regardless of whether there is a compliance item in question or not.

  Golf Club Audit Program FAQ's
 
  Golf Club Audit Checklist