Wisconsin State Golf Association
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With 55,000 members and an array of benefits and services, the WSGA provides the best opportunity to enhance your experience, while continuing to preserve and promote the game of golf.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. How do I become a member of the WSGA?
Simply go to a golf course/club in your area and ask to join the WSGA. Your PGA Professional will help you.  Or click the "Join WSGA Now" button on the home page.  The Wisconsin State Golf Association (WSGA) is comprised of over 400 golf courses/clubs throughout the state of Wisconsin. Individual members of these courses/clubs, that are listed on the WSGA Handicap Service are WSGA Associate Members. This entitles them to 13 yearly handicap updates, the Wisconsin Golfer magazine, and all other services provided by the WSGA.

2. Do you allow Individual Memberships?
No. The requirements of the United States Golf Association (USGA) state that individuals belonging to a club, must have a reasonable and regular opportunity to play golf with each other and shall appoint a Handicap Committee to assure the integrity of the handicaps issued.

3. What is Wisconsin Golfer and how can I get it?
The Wisconsin State Golf Association publishes a bi-monthly magazine, the Wisconsin Golfer, that is supplied free to WSGA Associate Members. The magazine currently is sent to over 40,000 WSGA Associate Members. Any WSGA Associate Members not currently receiving this magazine can be added to the mailing list by supplying the WSGA with their address and WSGA number. This can be done by phone (414-443-3560), email (info@wsga.org) or mail (WSGA, P.O. Box 35, Elm Grove, WI 53122). Yearly subscriptions are also available for $19.95 per year.

4. What is a multi-member?
A multi-member is a WSGA Associate Member that belongs to more than one WSGA member course/club. A multi-member should have their course/club affiliations linked so they have the same WSGA number at each course/club. Any person requiring this service should contact their golf professional or notify the WSGA.

5. I got a Hole in One. What should I do?
CONGRATULATIONS! Report your feat to the course/club golf professional or manager. They will supply you with a form to be completed and sent to the WSGA. You will be forwarded material giving you an opportunity to purchase a commemorative silver plate depicting your accomplishment. Also, your name will be listed in a future issue of the Wisconsin Golfer.


TOURNAMENTS

1. Where can I get a tournament entry blank for a WSGA or USGA tournament?
On-line entry registration will be available at www.wsga.org.  Entries can also be downloaded from the WSGA website (here). If you can not get an entry from any of the above, individual entries are available through the WSGA office (414) 443-3560.  USGA entries are available through the USGA website. The USGA does not mail tournament entries.

2. When can I get a tournament entry blank for a WSGA or USGA tournament?
All entries will be available on or around March 15th.

2. Do you allow for tournament entry blanks to be faxed in?
Yes, provided the method of payment of entry fees is by credit card. The WSGA accepts MasterCard, Visa and/or Discover.


HANDICAPPING

1. Can I post a score over the Internet?
Yes. Effective January 1, 2002, Section 5-2a of the USGA Handicap System Manual was changed to include the Internet as an occasional method for recording scores for handicapping. While the preferred method is still to post scores immediately after each round, Wisconsin golfers will now be able to post an occasional score from their home computer back to their golf club.
The individual golf club is the determining factor as to whether they will allow their members to post via the Internet.

2. Can I post scores outside of Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin State Golf Association participates in the International Golf Network (IGN). That means that WSGA Associate Members can post their scores at any participating club, worldwide, that belongs to the IGN and these scores will be routed back to your home course/club.
For more details, visit www.ign.net.
3. Should I post an away score at that course or wait to get back to my home course/club?
The WSGA strongly recommends that all players post their scores where they play to ensure the most current and accurate Handicap Index. Scores can be posted at any course/club that has a computer entry system. Scores made at courses utilizing the paper handicap system MUST be posted at your home course/club or on the Internet.

4. When can I post a score in Wisconsin?
The active golf season in Wisconsin is from April 1st to October 31st. Rounds played in Wisconsin from November 1st to March 31st are not acceptable for handicap purposes.
Golf rounds played in areas that are within their active system (i.e. warm weather states) should be posted. This can be done through the IGN (see above), via the Internet or can be entered at your home course/club in April.

5. What is ESC?
Equitable Stroke Control or ESC is defined in either Section 4-3 of the USGA Handicap Manual or under Handicapping on the WSGA Website.


Feel free toemail any question(s) you may have to the WSGA and we will be happy to answer them as promptly as we can.