- What if I forgot my username or password to the website?
- Contact David Williams at dwiz@austin.rr.com or 659-5114. Your password will be reset and access tested and verified.
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- Which courses does the AGA play?
The AGA usually plays the Austin area municipal courses: Lions, Jimmy Clay, Roy Kizer, and Morris Williams.
Other courses are played depending on availability and interest, e.g. in 2010 we will be playing: Grey Rock, Harvey Penick, Lakecliff, Onion Creek, & Plum Creek.
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- How is my tournament handicap set?
AGA tournament handicaps adhere to the same policies as used for GHIN handicaps except where noted below:
- With an exception for new members, only scores from members in the pool are eligible AGA tournament scores.
- An eligible AGA tournament score must have been made within the last 12 months and within the player's latest 5-score history. This is the same as GHIN except GHIN a uses a 20-score history. Note that there is no age limit on non-tournament scores.
- When a player has less than five eligible tournament scores, we use the following scale:
o Best 1 of first 1-3 adjusted tournament scores.
o Best 2 of first 4 adjusted tournament scores.
o Best 3 of latest 5 adjusted tournament scores.
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- What is the maximum score I can take on a hole?
During tournaments there is no maximum. However, all scores posted to GHIN must be adjusted by applying 'equitable stroke control' (ESC). Based on your course handicap, the maximum score you can post for a hole on GHIN is:
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Course Handicap
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Max Score
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| 0-9 |
Double bogey |
| 10-19 |
7 |
| 20-29 |
8 |
| 30-39 |
9 |
| 40 or more |
10 |
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- How are the players assigned to flights?
- We use your course handicap which is based on your AGA tournament handicap index and the slope rating for the course. Our goal is to have at least 4 flights, with 10-18 players per flight while limiting the handicap range within the flight to six or less except for the last flight. How well we do this depends on how many players sign up for the tournament. The more players the better.
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- I'm a new member and I don't have a handicap, can I play in tournaments?
- Yes. You may play in the tournament and compete for closest-to-the-pin and skins in your flight. You are placed in a flight based on using the score you typically shoot - we take your word for it. Your initial AGA tournament score will be used to generate an AGA tournament index which will allow you in the pool in your second event.
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- How do you keep people from sandbagging?
This will always be an ongoing battle that all handicap associations face. In AGA tournaments, we use handicaps based only on AGA tournament scores. These scores are attested to by other members playing in the tournament making it difficult for members to sandbag.
It is up to the members to keep an eye on each other. Frequently players break rules out of ignorance, and occasionally a player may intentionally break the rules (cheat). It's your responsibility to the rest of the players to call a player down on rules violations. We play by ALL of the rules of golf in every tournament. We prefer that you do on an everyday basis. This means no mulligans, don't roll the ball for a better lie, no grounding your club in the hazard, etc. It will make you a better golfer and your handicap will be accurate. This will also make our association stronger and more reputable. - [ top ]
- Is there a club championship tournament?
- The club championship is a two-day tournament, usually held in September. Each round will be played at a different course. There is also a dinner the night before the tournament where we have a Calcutta for those who want to participate.
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- I want an AGA shirt or cap, how can I get one?
- Often these are available for purchase at the registration table at AGA tournaments. Otherwise feel free to ask someone on the executive board and they'll see to it that you get one!
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- What are the AGA Points Race Rules?
- The AGA no longer has a points race. In the past we have had a points race. Our previous points race is described below.
The Points Race is a contest that tracks participation and winning during the AGA
tournament schedule. The intent of this contest is to encourage even more participation in our
tournaments by awarding points for signing up for the players pool and skins and awarding points
for placing in the players pool (1st, 2nd, and 3rd, including ties), winning a skin, and for
winning CTP. We will keep track and post the results on the website after each tournament.
But first, here's how the points are assigned and calculated:
Players Pool Points
- 10 points for playing in each tournament where you pay to get into the Players Pool
- 25 points for 1st place or tie for 1st place*
- 15 points for 2nd place or tie for 2nd place*
- 10 points for 3rd place or tie for 3rd place*
In multiple man events (team events) each player gets full points.* (both gross and net categories)
Skins Pools Points
- 10 points for playing in each tournament where you pay to get into the Skins Pool
- 10 points for each skin made in the tournament in each flight
In multiple man events (team events) each player will get full points if skins are team skins.
CTP Pool Points
- 25 points for any CTP won in each tournament
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- What do the Search Zip Code and Radius features do on the myGame page?
The "Search Zip Code" will populate the "Find Other Players", "Club News", "Upcoming Events", "My Events" and "Weather" modules with applicable public content from eClubhouse sites within a "Radius" of X mile from the center point of the Zip Code you provide. The radius default is 1.0.
Great to use when planning a golfing vacation! Find out news and events from the area you are visiting! Connect with a golfer from the area and meet up for a round of golf!
To change the Search Zip Code and populate your dashboard with content from another area, simply click the numerical Zip Code (located above the USGA Handicap Index module). Enter the new Zip Code and press "Submit". When you return from your trip - just change it back to your local Zip Code!
You can change the radius (i.e. reduce or increase the range of news/events) by using the radius drop-down box and modifying the setting.
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- How are the players' pool payouts determined?
- Open the attached file to see the payout schedule:
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- I was just added to eClubhouse and posted three scores to GHIN - where is my H.I.?
Your Handicap Index® is updated according to a revision schedule set by the regional golf association in your area. The Handicap Index display in the Members section is a snapshot of scores that were in your scoring record prior to that effective revision date. So, if you were added on June 10, but the last revision in your area was June 5, then no Handicap Index® will appear on eClubhouse until after the next revision.
In addition, your club can only issue you a Handicap Index® after at least five scores have been posted, in accordance with the USGA Handicap System. - [ top ]
- I just entered a score using "Post to GHIN" through my club's eClubhouse site, but I made a mistake. How do I fix it?
- Your golf club oversees your scoring record and Handicap Index® If you make a mistake, you need to contact a representative from your club to correct the error.
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- I just entered a score using "myStats Scores", but I made a mistake. How do I fix it?
Any score posted using the eClubhouse feature "myStats Scores" can be edited on eClubhouse. However, if "Post Scores to GHIN" was chosen when the score was posted, the score will have to be changed in your record on the GHIN Server as well by contacting your Golf Club.
To modify a score in eClubhouse, use the "Display/Update Rounds" option in "myStats Reports". Locate the score to be modified and chose "edit". - [ top ]
- How do I become a member?
Thank you for your inquiry about the Austin Golf Association. If you are interested in membership in our club and want to join or renew your membership now, there are a couple of ways to do it. You can either Apply for Membership through this website, you can mail in your application along with your check to the AGA or pay at the next tournament's sign in table.
Apply for Membership
On this website, click either 'Apply for Membership' or 'Become a Member' on the home page of our site. Your application will be sent to our Membership Chairman who will contact you directly via email or phone.
Mail Your Application
You can also mail in your application and accompanying check. Here are the details:
- Send a check or money order payable to the Austin Golf Association (sorry no credit cards) for $50 to us at:
A.G.A.
P.O. Box 2624
Austin, TX 78768 Husband and wife couples interested in joining together may join for a total of $65.
- Include your name, address, two telephone numbers, and email address. (This is important to receive a check in the mail in the event you win a prize at a tournament.)
- Include your current or old GHIN handicap number. If you have an old GHIN number, you can continue to add to scores instead of waiting for a temporary handicap.
Pay at Tournament Sign In Table
Most of our exiting members renew thier membership by paying at the next tournament's sign in table. This option is available for new members as well.
For Your Paid Membership:
- Austin Golf Association Membership and all it’s privileges, for example:
• GHIN handicap service
• up to twenty (20) tournaments,
• golf camaraderie.
- Membership to http://aga.ghinclub.com/ , Austin Golf Association's new website. Once you have an ID and password, you’ll have access to a members only section of our website. While logged in at http://aga.ghinclub.com/ you can do things like;
• Sign up for tournaments
• Post scores to GHIN
• Track your game
• Participate in members only online discussion forums
Again, thank you for your interest in the AGA. Many questions you may have can be answered in the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section of this website. If you have additional questions, please email membership@austingolfassociation.com
AGA is the oldest and largest public golf association in Central Texas. We offer GHIN handicaps and this web site announcing upcoming events and results of previous tournaments. All tournaments are flighted by handicap using USGA rules. We have players of all skill levels (men and women) from scratch golfers to 30 handicaps. One of three players in each flight wins a prize. - [ top ]
- What are the Membership Guidelines?
Membership in the AGA shall be open to any individual and shall include Active and Honorary Members.
Active Members shall be required to pay annual dues as determined by the Board of Directors. Active Members shall be eligible to participate in all AGA sponsored events and shall be entitled to vote.
Honorary Members shall be individuals who have demonstrated a life-long interest and dedication to the game of golf. An Active Member shall nominate an individual for honorary membership. Any individual nominated for honorary membership shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary Members shall be eligible to participate in all AGA sponsored events but shall not be entitle to vote.
Annual membership dues, as determined by the Board of Directors, shall be due and payable on or before January 31st of each year. Failure to pay annual membership dues shall result in termination of membership. Any individual who joins the AGA after January 31st of any year shall be eligible to participate in all AGA sponsored events. Annual membership dues paid to the AGA shall be non-transferable and non-refundable.
Grounds for expulsion from membership in the AGA shall include:
- Unsportsmanlike behavior during competitive play
- Any action deemed detrimental to the image of the AGA while participating in competition sponsored by the AGA or any other golf association
- Ungentlemanly conduct at any social function or meetings sponsored by the AGA or any other golf association.
- Use of the name "Austin Golf Association" in connection with any function without approval of the Board of Directors.
Members who have been found to have violated any of the rules contained in "Grounds for expulsion from membership in the AGA" shall be notified in writing, and their membership shall be terminated.
Any Member who has had his or her membership terminated shall have the right to appeal to the Board of directors within twenty (20) days following notification. The right of appeal shall include the right to request a hearing before the Board of Directors. Following a hearing on appeal, the decision of the Board of Directors shall be final.
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- What is the 2010 tournament schedule?
- Please see the attached spreadsheet for the current schedule.
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- What do I get with my AGA membership?
- You get an official handicap that is calculated by the Golf Handicap Information Network, GHIN. A handicap card will be mailed to you with our monthly newsletter or may be picked up at tournaments. The tournament schedule, tournament scores, and other pertinent information are listed in the newsletter and posted on the website. You have the opportunity to enter tournaments several times a month. Drinks and food may occasionally be provided after some tournaments at the discretion of the entertainment chairman. We also conduct an annual Club Championship.
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- Who manages the AGA?
- The AGA has a board of directors that meet on a regular basis. The board consists of 8 officers and the Past President. Board members are elected to two year terms with half the board seat becoming open each year. The officers are elected once per year in September at the Club Championship. Any member can run for office.
All AGA members are welcome to attend the monthly board meetings. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. The location and time is listed in the newsletter.
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- How do I contact AGA executives and representitives?
- Email
For general information, send an email to Scott Haag:
stb.haag@gmail.com
For general membership information, send an email to David Williams:
dwiz@austin.rr.com
The email addresses of the board and committee chairs of the AGA are part of this FAQ. Look for the section labeled Who are the current Board of Directors and Club Executives? . Please do not use these addresses to sign up for tournaments!
Phone
Hotline phone number is (512) 961-8558. Leave a message and an AGA representative will get back to you promptly.
Mail
You can also send snail mail to:
Austin Golf Association
P O Box 2624
Austin, TX 78768
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- How do I establish my handicap?
As an AGA member, you'll have two handicap indexes. One is an official USGA GHIN handicap index. The other is an AGA tournament handicap index which is used exclusively for AGA tournament handicapping, see the FAQ "How is my tournament handicap set?" for more details.
To establish a USGA GHIN handicap, you must post at least five eligible scores from rated courses into the GHIN system. Most people do this online; however, if you are unable to do this, we will enter them for you if you provide legible scorecards that have been dated, signed, attested, and indicate which tees were played.
The AGA strongly encourages its members to post all eligible non-tournament scores to GHIN. All AGA tournament scores will be posted to GHIN for you. The AGA is based on the integrity and honesty that the game of golf was founded on. - [ top ]
- Can I bring a handicap from another club?
- Yes, we will assign you a special, one-time AGA tournament index equal to 80% of that handicap index for your first AGA tournment. We will then use your first AGA tournament score to establish an AGA tournament index to be used in future AGA tournaments.
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- How often and when is my GHIN handicap updated?
- The GHIN handicaps are updated every two weeks. To view the complete Texas Golf Association handicap revision schedule, click here.
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- I want to know more about how handicaps work?
- See the USGA Handicap website for more information.
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- What is the tournament frequency and format?
- We have tournaments approximately every two weeks usually at Municipal courses in the Austin area. Most are held on Sunday and most are 18 hole events. Most tournaments are individual format, flighted by handicap. We also have 2 man, best ball and scrambles. See the calendar for more detailed information or the FAQ titled "What is the 2010 tournament schedule?"
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- How do I enter a tournament?
- The calendar on this website lists all upcoming tournaments. You can enter a tournament by signing up at the previous tournament, RSVPing via the eClubhouse (this website) ,or you can call the AGA Hotline (512) 961-8558 and leave your name and phone number. For most tournaments, the deadline for signup is the Sunday prior (one week before) the scheduled tournament date. Some tournaments have a cap on players, so RSVP early.
If you sign up after the deadline, you will be put on an alternate list and WILL NOT be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.
If you sign up for a tournament and do not show up, you are responsible for your green fee. This must be paid before the next tournament. To drop out call the AGA Hotline by 6 PM Wednesday.
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- Now that I am entered into a tournament what else do I need to know?
- Plan to check in for the tournament at least 30 minutes prior to your tee time for registration and to pay your fees. If you do not show up in time to check-in you may lose your place to a substitute. Your entry fee includes green fee, but not cart rental unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Handle cart rental with the pro shop.
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