A Handicap (GHIN) is not required to be a member of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.
We do recommend having a handicap because posting scores gives a good way of knowing how you are playing.
USGA.org has information on how to get a handicap.
Members can learn more on the Virtual Community -Learn tab
Dual members with Rochester Region NY Chapter may set up GHIN through RDGA. See Rochester Chapter website for more information.