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Name
Rules of Handicapping Certification
Type
PGA Training Academy
# Registered
23

Credit value: 0.5
Cost: $0
Delivery Method: Asynchronous eLearning
Course Duration: Approximately 75 minutes plus time needed for evaluation
Course Availability: All Year


Handicapping is at the core of equitable competition in amateur golf, with few other sports enabling players to compete equitably across different skill levels the way that golf does. As the authorized national body responsible for implementing and administering the Rules of Handicapping, Golf Canada is proud to work in co-operation with the provincial golf associations, our member golf clubs and the PGA of Canada. 

In this course, you will complete a 75 minute online seminar aimed at understanding how to administer the Rules of Handicapping properly and uphold the integrity of the World Handicap System, followed by a knowledge check. 

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will be certified to administer the Rules of Handicapping at your golf course. 

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the responsibilities of the player and golf club
  • Know what constitutes an acceptable score for handicap purposes
  • Understand how to adjust scores in common situations
  • Understand how a Handicap Index is calculated, including concepts such as Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC), Low Handicap Index, Exceptional Score Reduction and Soft/Hard Cap procedures.
  • Know the difference between Course Handicap & Playing Handicap
  • Understand the responsibilities of the Club Handicap Committee, and tools that are available to support the Committee
  • Be prepared to consult the Rules of Handicapping and its Appendices for further information and Clarifications.
Evaluation Methods 
Successful completion of this course for credits is dependent on completion of the course content (approximately 75 minutes in length). The final grade is calculated solely on the knowledge check - an online knowledge check.  The passing grade for certification is 70%

 

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