Rules of Handicapping FAQs

Handicap Review Tool

Q. What is the USGA Handicap Review Tool and how can it impact my scoring record?

A. The USGA Handicap Review Tool is used by the golf club’s Handicap Committee to analyze all scores within the previous 365 days and is used to identify players who are scoring above or below their expected scoring range more often than anticipated or have other abnormalities within their scoring record. In these instances, a recommended adjustment to the player’s Handicap Index is provided.

An adjustment will be applied only at the discretion of the Handicap Committee. If the adjustment is applied, the player's Handicap Index will be updated to reflect the adjustment and will be identified with an “M” next to their Handicap Index, e.g., 14.3M.

For any further questions, please contact your Handicap Committee.