As you may be aware, the USGA informed LPGA Amateurs that they would not accept handicaps from GolfNet after the end of this year. In other words, the LPGA no longer will offer a free handicap benefit to you.


Members who have been using GolfNet have the opportunity to transfer their handicaps to GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network). This is a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide.


Since our Chapter does not have enough members willing to sign up for a GHIN handicap to become an Affinity Member Club, you will need to sign up through either your local golf club league or the OGA.

Steps for setting up GHIN account for old and new members:
1. Go to  https://oga.org
2. Click on Membership
3. Click on Adults
4. Click on Central Oregon
5. Click on $40 or $57 Membership
    (you have a choice)

6. If you have been using GolfNet for your handicap then you already have a GHIN # so you would enter in your name and GHIN number (see image, upper left).

1. If you used GHIN in the past but it has been longer than 2 years since you used it, your number was likely deactivated and you will have to get a new number and start tracking your handicap from scratch. Click on Create New Profile.

2. If you have never used GHIN or Golfnet 
Click on Create New Profile.