COURSE RATING SERVICES

Course Ratings are an essential part of the Handicap System, and the NYSGA is responsible for overseeing and implementing the USGA Course Rating System at both public and private golf courses around upstate New York.

Golf courses are required to be re-rated at least once every ten years, with updated results for each set of tees on the course. Clubs often make design changes with new features (tee boxes, bunkers, ponds, etc.) or add new sets of tees, which requires the NYSGA’s teams to visit the course, and closely inspect the changes and how they will alter or change the slope and rating of the course. When this occurs, our team works closely with the club staff, membership and head superintendent to gather important information needed to provide a precise and reliable rating.

The NYSGA has regional Course Rating teams throughout the state, complete with over 70 active volunteers to ensure clubs are carefully inspected and rated accurately.

Annually, more than two dozen member courses require one of the regional teams to conduct an updated Course Rating.

NYSGA has volunteer-based regional teams in the following areas:

Capital Region

Central New York

Finger Lakes

Mohawk Valley

North Country

Southern Tier

Western New York

The NYSGA is always looking for passionate individuals to get involved with Course Rating, one of the NYSGA’s most visible, and useful service to member clubs.

If you are interested in learning more about getting involved with Course Rating, or for more information, contact our Course Rating Department directly at courserating@nysga.org .