GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network)

 

WHAT

GHIN is a handicap management tool offered by the US Golf Association (USGA).  Current or past members of a league have a GHIN number and new members are given one and notified of the GHIN number by the league Handicap/Golf Genius Chairperson. 

 

A member that has never had a handicap must play at least 54 holes (9 holes played 6 times = 54) before a handicap is calculated.  This can be any combination of 9- or 18- hole scores.  Once a handicap is established, it is used by the league to place golfers in flights so that they compete against others of the same skill level. 

 

After league play, scores are automatically posted to GHIN by the league managers.  Entry of scores from non-league play are the individual members responsibility.

 

While establishing and maintaining a handicap, it is important to adhere to the Rules of Golf to ensure accuracy.

 

ACCESS

You can access GHIN by going to GHIN.com, by going to our league Golf Genius site and clicking on the GHIN link under HELP, or by downloading the GHIN app onto your phone, iPad, or other mobile device. 

 

SECURITY

You must create a digital profile with a password to have access to your GHIN account.  In order to create this profile, you must have a GHIN number and a unique email address.

 

USE

In order to post non-league scores, log into GHIN and click on POST SCORE.  Prior courses that you’ve played will display, or you may enter a new course name in the provided field.  Choose the number of holes played, the tees that were used and the date, then enter your hole-by-hole scores.  

 

When you have a handicap, there is a maximum number of strokes that you can record on a hole.  (i.e., a person with a handicap of 25 cannot record a 15 on a par 5 hole).  GHIN will automatically adjust the score downward for the handicap limit. 

 

Note: Scores are displayed for 18 holes.  For people that play 9 holes this is a combination of scores from multiple days or courses.