EGF
Handicap Q & A
The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) uses the USGA Handicapping System administered by The Golfers Card. The EGF put together questions commonly ask by EGF Members. The EGF hopes that this informal Q&A will give some clarity on the EGF handicap system.
Q: How is EGF handicap calculated? What formula is used?
A: Handicap Index Formula
Total of 10 lowest Handicap Differentials
Average (Score / 10)
Average multiplied by 0.96
Delete all digits after tenths
Handicap Index - For more Details Click Here
Q: What is an Adjusted Gross score?
A: Your gross score after all allowances and deductions have been made - At the end of the round your score must be adjusted to the net gross score which will be put into the system.
Q: How often is the EGF handicap updated/adjusted?
A: Provided you have 5 games (5x 18 hole rounds) on the system and your handicap has been activated, your handicap will be adjusted/updated at these points in time:
• After a Tournament (T) round has been completed / closed (including Penalty rounds not completed but originally registered as a T game)
• At the end of every month (midnight) based on all games played.
• At any time when a manual handicap update is made by your club administrator.
Q: Can EGF Members register rounds from outside of the UAE - If so, how?
A: Yes, however, only if the course that was played has a slope and course rating, the player can then submit the scorecard/s to their home golf club handicap administrator and they can add the game/s using the Golfers Card club handicap administration system.
Members can find more information on the EGF handicap system and The Golfers Card at these websites.
EGF: www.egfgolf.com
The Golfers Card (TGC): www.golferscard.ae