FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROS N' HACKERS PLAYERS CLUB

Q: What are the benefits of the Pros N' Hackers Players Club?
A: USGA Handicap Index, Golf Life Management System, access to golf in local events, communicate with fellow golfers/members, track your stats, and receive annual subscription to Pros N' Hackers Magazine.

Q: Is the handicap service provided by Pros N' Hackers Players Club an "official" USGA Handicap?
A: YES. The National Golf Network is the service provider behind the Pros N' Hackers Players Club. The NGN is an USGA-authorized handicap service provider - the same as GHIN. The USGA Handicap Indexes that are issued by Pros N' Hackers Players Club to you the members are computed with the same formula and revision schedule as GHIN. To speak with the USGA, contact Kevin O'Connor at (908) 234-2300

Q: What is the Golf Life Management System?
A: Total score and hole-by-hole score posting with statistics and game tracking, score attestation and peer review tools to decrease sandbagging, access to golf in local tournaments, online registration, member-to-member and club-to-member communications, club and personal calendars, information directories, and many other features to help increase participation and enjoyment of the game.

Q: How do the state and regional golf associations feel about the Pros N' Hackers Players Club?
A: The state and regional golf associations would obviously like you to use the systems that they offer because it generates revenues for them. However, the choice is yours. You can be a member of a golf association and a member of the Pros N' Hackers Players Club. We believe you should choose the system that delivers the best services.

Q: Can Pros N' Hackers Players Club members participate in USGA and other competitive events with their USGA Handicap Index?
A: YES. According to the USGA, members should be able to participate in all events that require a current USGA Handicap Index including the Buick Scramble and other national tournaments.

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