OGA Members are provided easy-to-use handicapping resources through the USGA's Golf Handicap Information Network (commonly referred to as GHIN). To post scores and lookup golfers on GHIN.com or the GHIN app, OGA Members must first establish a password.

OGA Members can post scores Dec. 1 - Feb. 29 if rounds are played in Sun Belt states. Important Note: Beginning in 2021, all GHIN users are required to have a password to log in to GHIN.com or the GHIN mobile app. Click here for full details.

To obtain a Handicap Index® and GHIN number you must first join an OGA Member Club, either online or in person at your local club. A golf club is simply an organized group of at least 10 individuals at a golf course facility (public, private or resort) or via a business, fraternal, ethnic or social organization.

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Receive special offers to top courses in the Northwest and members-only pricing at OGA GC, Chambers Bay and more. Members with mailing addresses in GHIN will receive subscriptions to Golf Digest and Pacific Northwest Golfer. OGA Members automatically become PNGA Members, eligible for special email offers and savings at Chambers Bay.

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I'm just establishing my handicap and it seems really low. Why? My Handicap Index has a red indicator by it and says it's been capped. What does this mean? I notice one of my scores has an E by it and there are adjustments showing of -1 and -2. What happened? What are examples of scores that are not acceptable for handicap purposes?

Need help but don't know where to look? Start here! Can I keep the same GHIN number and transfer my membership from one club to another and/or another golf association? I have created a digital profile but forgot my login information. What should I do? How do I order an OGA Passport? Does the OGA offer a discount golf book?

The OGA offers insight into the world of handicaps and course rating with the monthly Handicap Hub website feature.

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