Handicapping
What is a handicap?
A handicap enables golfers to compete against other golfers fairly. It is essentially a player's ability to play a round of 9 or 18 holes of golf consistently.
How to get a Handicap
To obtain an official Australian handicap, recognised by Golf Australia, you need to be a member of a golf club affiliated with Women's Golf Victoria. For women, you must submit three score cards (over 9 or 18 holes), marked by another player with an official handicap. These scores are then averaged out to determine your handicap. In Australia, the women's handicapping system issues Golf Australia handicaps within the range of 0 - 45. The majority of golfers start their careers on a 45 handicap, and over time as they improve, lower their handicap.
Women's Golf Network
You can also obtain an official handicap by joining the Women's Golf Network (WGN). WGN is a virtual golf club of Women's Golf Victoria. For an annual fee, you can join our Club, receive a handicap, insurance and great playing opportunities. For more information on the WGN look under the 'Playing the Game' tab.
Australian Handicapping System
Click on the following link to read how the Australian Handicapping system works.
Australian Women's Handicapping System
GolfLink
Almost all Victorian golf clubs are on the national handicapping system, GolfLink. If your club is not using this service to manage member's handicaps, please contact WGV to find out how you can use GolfLink at your club.
