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This page contains helpful resources for new members, including golf etiquette, Handicap/GHIN information and pace of play guidelines. Review these materials to help you feel confident and ready for the season.
Handicap Information
LWMGA members receive handicap services thru the USGA Ghin handicap program. Established handicaps are required for most LWMGA events.
If you need help using the program contact the LWMGA Handicap Chair at tspoe@yahoo.com.
You can learn more about the USGA Ghin handicap program at https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/handicapping.html
Download the USGA GHIN app in your app store for posting scores.
The active golf season in Nebraska (for score posting purposes) starts March 15. All scores should be
posted from March 15 until November 15.
Scores should be posted the same day you play. Please enter your scores hole-by-hole.
If for some reason you are not able to post your score the day you play, you should still post this score
ASAP.
Tips to Speed Play
We all know how frustrating slow rounds of golf can be. Here’s what YOU can do to help! The basic rule for Pace of Play – Always keep up with the group in front of you.
On the Tee
1. Hit when ready and safe regardless of who has the honors.
2. Never hit into the next group; but to move things along, let the shorter hitters play first.
3. Carry a spare ball in your pocket. When in doubt about a stray ball, play a provisional.
On the Fairway
1. Plan your shot and select your club while approaching your ball.
2. Your pre-shot routine should take no more than 20 seconds. Take no more than ONE practice swing. The precious seconds used for taking numerous swings add up in a hurry.
3. Play ready golf! If the player who is away is not ready and you are, fire away if it is safe to do so.
4. WATCH your ball. Follow the flight, watch as it lands, mark that spot by trees, or some other landmark. Ask others to assist in watching your ball, and watch theirs for them.
5. Cart partners don’t have to wait for one to hit before moving on to the other’s ball. Drive to the first ball, let the player select their club, then drive to your ball.
6. When separated from your cart or bag, you should take several clubs to ensure you have the right one for your shot.
7. The Rules of Golf allow a maximum of three minutes to look for a lost ball. Be aware of how much time you spend looking.
On the Green
1. Park your cart or leave your clubs in line with the next tee box – never in front of the green.
2. If you have to carry another club besides your putter, lay that club down between the flag and your cart or bag, so you won’t forget it.
3. Study your putt while others are putting.
4. Putt continuously until you hole out, unless restricted by another golfer’s line.
5. If you need to make up time, have two people putt out and tee off at the next tee box while the other two finish putting out.
6. Put your clubs and putter away when you get to the next tee box.
7. Record your score on the next tee box, don’t sit at the putting green to do it.
8. If you are not involved in tournament play and reach your maximum score for that hole, pick up.
Be the advocate for your group for staying on pace and alert others if you feel your group is falling behind.
Golf Etiquette
For more helpful information on Golf Etiquete, please click here to go to the USGA website.
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