Fellow San Clemente golfers......as your new Handicap Chairman , I had to take two qualifying tests, after several hours of classroom work, so I thought it would be an educational experience for you to see what kind questions were given! I, with the help of Dave Hamdorf, will periodically put 5 to 10 questions on the website for your benefit and pleasure!

You can find the answers after the last question!

1. Which of the following is reason for the Handicap Committee to modify a players Handicap Index?

a) Failure to post.

b) Player manipulates their round.

c) Numerous internet scores change index.

d) All of the above

2. Trend Handicaps are:

a) Unofficial estimates of handicaps and may be based on un-reviewed scores.

b) Should not be used in formal competition.

c) Not recommended by SCGA or USGA.

d) All of the above.

3. Who is authorized to issue official USGA Handicap Index's ?

a) Golf clubs and golf associations through their mermber clubs

b) USGA

c) Individuals

d) All of the above.

4. Is a players SCGA/USGA Handicap Index only valid in Southern Calif.?

Yes ____ No _____

5. What is the maximum SCGA/USGA Handicap Index for male and female?

a) 36 for Men and 40 for Women

b) 36.4 for Men and 36.4 for Women

c) 36.4 for Men and 40.4 for Women

d) There are no maximums

6. For every set of tees at a golf course, a player could potentially have a different

course handicap depending on the Slope Ratings.

Yes ____ No ____

7. Match play scores should be posted for handicap purposes .

True ____ False ____

8. Earl and Carol are playing a match against each other. The 17TH hole is a 470 yard par 4 for Men ans a 450 yard par 5 for Women. There are no handicap strokes given tom either player. Both Earl and Carol score their respective par for the hole. Who wins the hole ??

a) Earl, because he played the hole with longer yardage .

b) Earl, because his score is better than Carol's.

c) Carol, because she played the hole withn a higher par .

d) Carol and Earl halve the hole because they both parred the hole.

9. A club can decline to accept away scores, as long as it is stated in the club by- laws.

a) True ____ False ____

10. The USGA requires golf courses to be re-rated on a rotation of every:

a) 4 years

b) 7 years

c) 10 years

d) 13 years

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