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League Skill Levels

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New GolferUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1
  1. May not have held a golf club
  2. May not have been on a golf course
  3. Likely has never taken lessons
  4. Has little knowledge of golf etiquette
  5. Has uncomfortable stance and swing
  6. Is unfamiliar with golf terms
  7. Scores 73+ for 9-holes
Beginning GolferUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2
  1. Does not play regularly 
  2. Has had group lessons only 
  3. May have had no formal lessons 
  4. May not keep score; picks up often
  5. Is uneasy with experienced golfers
  6. Has not established a handicap
  7. Hits the ball 50-90 yards
Advanced BeginnerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3
  1. Plays regularly, but weekly at most
  2. Practices rarely
  3. Sometimes picks up
  4. Scores over 120 (18-holes)
  5. Has an official USGA handicap
  6. Handicap is 40 or higher (18-holes)
  7. Consistently hits the ball 100+ yards
IntermediateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4
  1. Plays regularly, 1-2 times/week 
  2. Practices occasionally
  3. Still uncomfortable in competition
  4. Scores 100-119 (18-holes)
  5. Has an official USGA handicap
  6. Handicap is 25-39 (18-holes)
  7. Consistently hits the ball 125+ yards
Advanced IntermediateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5
  1. Plays regularly, 1-2 times/week
  2. Practices fairly often
  3. Plays comfortably in competition
  4. Scores in the 90’s (18-holes) 
  5. Has an official USGA handicap
  6. Handicap is 16-24 (18-holes)
  7. Consistently hits the ball 150+ yards
AdvancedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6
  1. Plays regularly, 2-3 times/week
  2. Practices regularly, 1-3 times/week
  3. Plays competitively 
  4. Scores less than 90 (18-holes)
  5. Has an official USGA handicap
  6. Handicap is 0-15 (18-holes) 
  7. Consistently hits the ball 175+ yards