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League Skill Levels

In order to enhance the league golf experience of all members, and to assist new members and newer golfers in determining what Chapter activities they should participate in, we have defined categories of golfer abilities and made recommendations for league play based upon the member’s skill level. By establishing these categories and recommendations, we hope to ensure that all participants have an enjoyable experience and will continue to participate in EWGA activities in the future!
New Golfer
  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 Golfer
  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 Beginner
  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
 
Intermediate
  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 Intermediate
  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
 
Advanced
  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