Handicap Service

The USGA Handicap System is the method that best allows golfers of all abilities to compete on an equal basis on any given course. Your handicap index is figured according to a mathematical formula and is based on your score, as well as the length and difficulty of the course you play. Your handicap index reflects your playing potential because it is based on the best scores over a given number of rounds, ideally the best 10 scores of your last 20 rounds. However, you only need 5 (18 hole) scores to establish a handicap index.

As a member of EWGA you receive access to the Golf Life Management System (GLMS).  This is a USGA approved web based handicapping tool.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is a Handicap Index Required?

While you are not required to maintain a handicap index, you are encouraged to do so. Handicaps are required to participate in the Championship Golf Series as well as some chapter events. A handicap will also allow you to play in outside tournaments; many clubs and private tournaments require them.

How do I get a Handicap Index?

Since the handicap services comes with standard with your membership, all you have to do is activate your account and begin posting your scores. Note that it will take 5 18 hole rounds or 10 9-hole rounds of golf to create your initial handicap index.

How do I activate my EWGA Golf Life Management System account?

1. Go to the EWGA website, www.ewga.com, and login to the Members Only area.

2. On the left hand links, click on Activate Golf Life Management.

3. Follow the instructions on the Golf Life Management System activation screen by entering your password to the EWGA Members Only area.

4. You will then see the following screen which indicates that you have successfully entered information to activate your account.

5. You will receive an email to the email address on file in the EWGA member database advising that your EWGA Golf Life Management Account has been activated.

6. When you receive this email, you can access the EWGA Golf Life Management System two ways:

   a) Go to the EWGA Members Only area and click on the Golf Life Management System link to gain access to your account. The link to the Golf Life Management System will be in the left side links at the bottom and says: Golf Life Management.  

   b) Or login directly to the Golf Life Management System from the EWGA Handicap Service Page.

What information do I need to post a score?

Normally the GLM system will have our local golf courses listed; but just in case, you should keep a copy of the score card. You will need to know: Your score, did you play 9 holes or 18 holes, what tees did you play from (Slope and rating for the tees that you played from the course card).

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