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Categories HANDICAP & MEMBERSHIP (66) RULES & COMPETITION (26) COURSE RATING (10) COMMUNICATIONS / FORE MAGAZINE (11) MEMBER SERVICES (10) AGRONOMY (1) Search Articles Advanced Search Frequently Asked Questions Search our FAQ to find resolutions to common issues. Favorite Articles Search Articles that you have marked as your favorite. Frequently Asked Questions Becoming a Member of the SCGA How do I become a member of the SCGA?  9- or 18-Hole Scores When do I post a nine - or 18 - hole score? Monthly Handicap Revision Cut-off Dates What is the cutoff date for scores this month? Index Verification How do I verify my index? Lost or Forgotten Online Password I've forgotten my Online Score Posting password. What should I do? Handicap Chairperson's Web-site Password My password for the Handicap Chairperson's Web site does not work. What should I do? Eligibility Requirements for SCGA Tournaments What are the main eligibility requirements for all SCGA tournaments? When to Adjust a Player’s Index When is it necessary to adjust a player's index? SCGA Dues What do SCGA dues cost? Posting Scores Where and when do I post my score? Handicap Index Calculation How many scores are used to calculate a Handicap Index? Handicap System Updating How often does my handicap computer get updated? Handicap Index Adjustment Due to Injury One of my members is returning to play from an injury. Is there any adjustment allowed to make the player competitive? Handicap Chairperson's E-Maintenance Password My password for E-Maintenance does not work. What should I do? How to Cancel a Tournament Entry Who should I call if I need to cancel from a tournament? Member Number Does not Exist When registering online to post I received the message “The member number you have entered does not exist in the systemâ€�.  What did I do wrong? Posting Scores in Hawaii I played a couple of rounds in Hawaii last week. They had computers at the courses, but I don't think my scores transmitted correctly. Is there any way to post these? Handicap System Posting Computer My posting computer broke. What should I do now? Determining Handicap Index Adjustment Who determines the size of a Handicap Adjustment? Tournament Refund Policy What’s the refund policy for canceling from a tournament? Dual Indexes – Right Handed vs. Left Handed A player has a Handicap Index of 2.6 playing right-handed and a Handicap Index of 29.3 playing left-handed.  Is this permissible? How Long to Get Member Number How long does it take to get my member number? Access Not Allowed When I try to post a score online it tells me, “You have attempted to access a restricted area of this websiteâ€�.  What does that mean? Posting Scores Outside of Southern California How do I post a score when not in Southern California? Handicap System Computer Specifications My posting computer broke. What should I do now? Tournament Information Where can I find information for all of the tournaments? Member Card Why didn’t I get my membership card, Directory of Golf or bag tag? Recognize Index for Non-SCGA Clubs My friend joined a non-SCGA club. Will the SCGA recognize his handicap? Posted Online and Now Gone I posted my scores online recently and they are all gone! Low Index It appears that the L/I is a pretty important number--being a special calculation requiring a full file of 20 scores--and the fact that it appears in the Index Report and is verified on our membership cards. Handicap System Score Posting Methods What is the difference between Regular Post and Express Post? Applying to Play in Tournaments How do I apply to play in one of the SCGA tournaments? Out-of-State or Northern California Score Posting Online How do I post an out-of-state or Northern California score using Online Score Posting? Online Score Posting for Members As a Handicap Chairman, can I  post scores for the club online? Membership Activation  I just renewed my membership.  Will I be able to post scores I have been saving once my membership becomes active? Maximum Index for Men What is the maximum handicap index for a male golfer? Invalid Member Number  When I go to post my score why does it say invalid member number? Online Tournament Entry Where do I go to enter the SCGA tournaments online? Tee Markers are not usually placed where Monuments are If the blue tee markers are at the white or red permanent markers is it correct to post from the blue tees?  Reinstated Membership I reinstated my membership and all my scores are gone? Membership Reinstatement I forgot to renew my membership with my club. How do I go about reinstating my SCGA Membership? T Score Designation When should a round be posted as a Tournament Score (T)? Maximum Index for Women What is the maximum handicap index for a female golfer? Internet Score Posting Availability Am I allowed to post scores via the Internet? Benefits of Entering Tournaments Online What is the benefit of entering tournaments online? Membership Renewal through the SCGA Directly Can I renew my membership directly through the SCGA and not my club? Online Posting System Why can't I use the SCGA Online Posting System (Internet Posting)? Registering for Online Score Posting My club allows Internet score posting but how do I register to use it? Tournament Entry Confirmation How do I know if I’m entered in a tournament? When are Indexes Updated When will my score be included in my current index? Membership Transfer to or Join Another SCGA Club I am considering leaving my club and joining another SCGA club.  How do I transfer my SCGA membership? Calculating an Index How do I calculate my handicap index? Consolidation of Member Numbers I have two membership numbers. What should I do? Tournament Module I was told there is a Tournament module on the computer.  Where is it and how do I use it? Exempt Player Status What is an exempt player? Inactive Member Number Why is my member number inactive? Index Adjustment by the Handicap Committee My Handicap Chairperson and his committee have adjusted my index. Can they do that? Handicap Look-up by Number If I know someone that is an SCGA member but I don't know his or her SCGA number, how can I find his or her number on your website? Amateur Tournament Calendar Where can I find information about the other tournaments you have listed on your Amateur Tournament Calendar (non-SCGA events)? Monthly Cut-off I posted a score between the 22nd and 31st of last month. Why are they not part of this months current index? Certified Handicap Chairperson Requirement Why are we required to have a Certified Handicap Chairperson for Net events? Cannot Access Score Files on the SCGA Website Why can't I access my score file from the SCGA Web site? Converting from Right-Handed to Left-Handed A player discontinues playing right-handed and begins playing left-handed.  What is the status of the player’s Handicap Index based on scores made playing right-handed? Replacing a Membership Card I lost my membership card. How do I get it replaced? Monthly Cut-off vs. Posting Computer I played 12 times last month and only 10 scores are part of my current index, although they appear on my club�s computer. Where are the other scores? Correcting an Incorrect or Duplicate Score I posted an incorrect score or a duplicate score. What should I do now? 12-Stroke Policy What is the 12-Stroke Policy? What Happens After You Join a SCGA Golf Course Facility I joined the SCGA at a golf course facility. What happens next? C Score Designation What does the C designation in a player's 18-hole scoring file mean? All Away Scores in Scoring History All of my scores post as A (away), yet I play 75% of my rounds at one course.  Does this affect my handicap index? Reason Behind the 12 Stroke Policy Why do we need this 12-Stroke policy anyway? What Happens After You Join a SCGA Affiliate Club I have joined a SCGA affiliate club. What happens next? L/I or Low Index What does L/I mean?  How is it calculated? 10-3 Reduction There is an "R"  next to my membership number. What does that mean? 12-Stroke Letter What should I do if I receive a 12-Stroke letter? Forming a SCGA Affiliate Member Club How can I form a SCGA Affiliate Member Club? Length of a Penalty Round How long does a penalty round remain in a player's scoring file? Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) What is Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)? Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) Chart What is the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) chart? Course Handicap Conversion Is there a formula or calculator available to determine what an individual�s handicap will be for a particular course based on the course rating