FAQs

Who can participate in the Golf Life Management System(GLMS)?
GLMS is an EWGA membership benefit and is available to all EWGA members who wish to maintain a handicap.  There is no charge for using the service.

How do I activate the GLMS?
GLMS is accessed through the website www.ewga.com.  Click on Members Only Login using your EWGA Member ID.  Click on Activate Golf Life Management and follow the prompts.                                           

I’ve previously maintained my handicap through GHIN(Golf Handicap Index Network).  How does GLMS compare to GHIN?
Both GLMS and GHIN are computerized handicap computational services that operate within USGA Handicap System guidelines.  Both systems use the same formula to calculate handicap indexes. 

How do I load my GHIN scoring history into GLMS?
Manually post your last 20 GHIN scores into GLMS to generate an official USGA handicap index.

Do all EWGA members have to participate in the GLMS?
Obtaining a handicap through the GLMS is optional.  If you don’t wish to use the system, simply don’t post scores to it.                                                         

GHIN is the most widely used handicap system.  Why didn’t EWGA choose GHIN as a provider?
GHIN was developed by the USGA for use in its licensed golf associations.  Since the EWGA is not and cannot qualify as a licensed state or regional golf association, we were not able to consider the use of the GHIN system as a computational system to offer our Chapters.  EWGA interviewed several companies that provide USGA handicap computational services.  In the final analysis GLMS more than met our requirements.  In addition to meeting our needs for handicap services, it also provides all Chapters leading edge technology in the form of online calendaring, communication, and golf event management & registration – all at no additional fee.  We are very excited to provide these services to our Chapters and members as a part of membership dues. 

What if I want to continue maintaining my handicap through GHIN?
Access to the GHIN system is no longer available through EWGA.  GHIN membership can be obtained through any local golf course for a fee.  Please note that the Tennessee Golf Association requires a GHIN handicap for participation in any of the four state women’s golf tournaments:  Women’s Amateur, Women’s Open, Women’s Four Ball, and Women’s Senior.                                                          

I’ve never had a handicap before.  Why should I get one now?
For starters, it’s free….or shall we say it’s included in your membership dues.  Thanks to the GLMS it’s never been easier for EWGA members to get a handicap.  A handicap is simply a gauge of your skill level.  Having a handicap allows you to compete on a level playing field with golfers of all skill levels.  It provides a barometer of your progress or improvement over time, and provides a personal badge of accomplishment.  A handicap is necessary to play in many tournaments, including the EWGA Chapter Championship.  Having a handicap makes you eligible for the Most Improved Golfer Award, given every year by the Middle Tennessee Chapter to the golfer with the most improved handicap.  There is no downside to having a handicap!

Okay, you’ve convinced me.  If I’ve never had a handicap before, how do I get one using the GLMS?
Save your score cards.  Go to www.ewga.com and activate your GLMS profile.  Post five 18-hole scores or ten 9-hole scores (front 9 and back 9 from the same course).  GLMS will generate your USGA handicap.

For further information, please contact our Handicap Chair.