I've had an established hdc at a private club for the last 3 years. Just quit the club. I don't plan on playing at any one course, but will still play a few rounds a month at various courses. Can I keep my history online anywhere, or do I need to establish a "home course"?

You need to establish a home course. Don't know how it works where you're at, but in Michigan you can pay for your handicap at most any golf course, and have your scores moved over there so your handicap history isn't lost.

just pay your fee and if you have you ghin number it is really easy enter from home.

That's what I did. It cost me $20 to get a GHIN card at the local muni where I get lessons. I'll enter all rounds I play there as home even though I'll probably play most rounds on a different course. Online entry is great.

Do you change the slope and rating, or every course at the same as your home course?

I use GHIN to lookup the slope/rating of the course/tees that I play. It makes it real simple. So when I play the course I normally play, I'll just use the slope/rating that GHIN has for them. Same thing if I were to play a course 1 time.

Ohok, just wanted to make sure you knew about it - good luck

Check with your state's golf association. The New York State Golf Association offers this for golfers who aren't members of any club.

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Thanks guys, good input. I too have entered scores online from home, it was the "home course" issue that had me confused. I'll check with my state GA.

Adk Jake - nice looking Westie...we have one as well. Quite the energy!