Levels of Play
Selecting a league that will be both fun and challenging is important. We encourage you to select the league that best matches your skill level.
Rookie (New Golfer Leagues)
- Does not play regularly
- Has had group lessons only
- May not keep score; picks up often
- Is uneasy with experienced golfers
- Has not established a handicap index yet
Beginner (Social Golfer Leagues)
- Plays regularly, but weekly at most
- Practices rarely
- Sometimes picks up
- Has an official USGA handicap
- Handicap Index is 35 or higher (18 holes)
Intermediate (Social Golfer or Competitive Golfer Leagues)
- Plays regularly, 1-2 times a week
- Practices occasionally
- Still uncomfortable in competition
- Has an official USGA handicap
- Handicap Index is 26-34 (18 holes)
Advanced (Competitive Golfer Leagues)
- Plays regularly, 1-2 times a week
- Practices fairly often
- Plays comfortably in competition
- Has an official USGA handicap
- Handicap Index is 1-25 (18 holes)