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Free Handicaps.The charge for handicaps drives me nuts as a PGA professional. If it isn't free spin it into a USGA membership. I would imagine 90% of those holding handicaps never play in state of national tournaments. Fund State Golf Associations from player/tournament fees.Having a handicap and being able to compete on a level playing ground with other players in my group is what makes golf great.Just another aspect of golf we make difficult for the player.
Quote from: Chris Wegner on June 29, 2016, 12:51:38 PMFree Handicaps.The charge for handicaps drives me nuts as a PGA professional. If it isn't free spin it into a USGA membership. I would imagine 90% of those holding handicaps never play in state of national tournaments. Fund State Golf Associations from player/tournament fees.Having a handicap and being able to compete on a level playing ground with other players in my group is what makes golf great.Just another aspect of golf we make difficult for the player.At my club we charge a fee that provides free range balls and handicap service. I'm okay with that.
Quote from: Bill_McBride on July 01, 2016, 08:02:21 PMQuote from: Chris Wegner on June 29, 2016, 12:51:38 PMFree Handicaps.The charge for handicaps drives me nuts as a PGA professional. If it isn't free spin it into a USGA membership. I would imagine 90% of those holding handicaps never play in state of national tournaments. Fund State Golf Associations from player/tournament fees.Having a handicap and being able to compete on a level playing ground with other players in my group is what makes golf great.Just another aspect of golf we make difficult for the player.At my club we charge a fee that provides free range balls and handicap service. I'm okay with that. If you're charging a fee, then the range balls and handicap aren't really free, right? Or am I missing something?