STATUS CLASSIFICATION

The CSGA is the only authorized golf association licensed by the USGA® to utilize the USGA Handicap System™ through their member clubs in Connecticut. The CSGA uses GHIN as its handicap computation service which is the most widely accepted in the world and is offered to clubs and golfers exclusively through State or Regional Golf Associations. Your GHIN handicap gives you access to eGolfer with myGame allowing you to post scores, view your handicap index and score histories, as well as track statistics related to your game.

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Founded in 1899, the CSGA is the country’s oldest state golf association and, as an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. In addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members at 181 member clubs, the CSGA conducts more than 85 days of competition throughout the year for golfers of all ages, genders, and skill levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents.

The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers and One-Day Tournaments throughout the year, in addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members and 181 member clubs. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association, Southern New England Women’s Golf Association, The First Tee, the Connecticut PGA, and the CSGA Scholarship Fund in Honor of Widdy Neale.

The Executive Committee of the CSGA consists of a President, three Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and special advisors. The State is divided into five regions. In each region there is a Regional Vice President and two at-large representatives. And, at every club, there is a Club Representative who functions as the CSGA liaison at the club level.

To provide further clarity to player withdrawals, no cards, disqualifications, etc. the following categories and notations will be used for posted results.

WITHDRAW (WD):

A player notifies the CSGA staff and/or officials in advance of their starting time that they are unable to compete. Withdrawals occurring between rounds played over consecutive days will result in the player being withdrawn from the next round, not the previous round most recently completed.
A player notifies the CSGA staff and/or officials that, during a round, they are withdrawing due to medical reasons or family emergency will be listed as a WD with an injury and/or illness notation.

DID NOT FINISH (DNF)

A player exits a tournament without notifying the CSGA of the reason or for reasons such as “work commitments” or “other obligations” will be listed as a DNF

NO CARD (NC)

If a player begins their round but does not complete the round for reasons not covered under withdrawal circumstances or elects at the scoring area to not post a completed round.

DISQUALIFICATION (DQ)

A player will be denoted as disqualified, if they are subject to a penalty of disqualification under the Rules of Golf.
A player who fails to notify the CSGA of their intent to withdrawal prior to their posted starting time or simply does not show at the time established by the committee. **The specific Rule number used to apply the disqualification penalty may be noted in the status.

Players that earn a status of DNF, NC or DQ will forfeit their right to any refund and will not be permitted to change qualifying sites