HandiNet Golf Club Products and Services

What is HandiNet

HandiNet is Handicomp's golf handicapping network, which includes computer software products & services, data processing services, Internet services, system support services, and all other products & services that have to do with Golf Handicapping and Tournament Management.

Each Golfer on the HandiNet handicap network is assigned a 7-digit golfer number uniquely identified throughout the network, and which allows access to specific handicap information on the Internet. Scores are collected at Golf Clubs on computers, on paper posting sheets, or via the Internet; should the Golf Club allow it. Home scores and away scores are routed electronically to the HandiNet central computer where new USGA Handicap Indexes® are calculated per the Authorized Golf Association's revision schedule. Reports may be printed and distributed by Handicomp or by Golf Clubs with printers attached to their computers. New USGA Handicap Indexes are then issued by Golf Clubs and can be verified by Golfers at the Golf Club or via the Internet.

The appropriate association revision schedule is automatically coded into the Golf Club computer to assure compliance with the USGA Handicap System and the computations always adhere to the latest USGA handicapping formula. Software updates for Golf Clubs are provided as part of the offering and can be downloaded electronically via modem or the Internet. The HandiNet network for Golf Clubs and Internet component for Golfers are on line and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

HandiNet is comprehensive in that it includes a complete Tournament Management software system and interfaces to many other Handicomp software modules.

USGA Handicap System

Section 1-1 of the USGA Handicap System manual states, "A USGA Handicap Index, issued by a golf club or authorized golf association, indicates a golfer's skill and comes in the form of a number taken to one decimal place, e.g. 9.2. A USGA Handicap Index is issued only to individuals who are members of a golf club."

This means that individual golfers cannot assign themselves a USGA Handicap Index, as they must belong to a Golf Club as defined by the USGA. It also means that Golf Clubs can assign USGA Handicap Indexes to member golfers without having to belong to a state, district, or regional amateur golf association. Following are some notable quotes from the USGA:

    "We have always believed that the club structure is the backbone of the Handicap System. We are moving in the direction to strengthen that club structure." "Golf clubs can and will operate on their own and issue Handicap Indexes to their members."
    - Jim Dodd, USGA Handicap Department (5/16/2001)

    "While golf associations have the potential to be licensed to issue Handicap Indexes, the ultimate issuance is through the association's member clubs."
    - Kevin O'Connor, USGA Senior Director, Handicapping, GHIN & Information Services (1/24/2002)

    "…the American way is to give freedom of choice and our Handicap System allows that."
     - Jim Dodd, USGA Handicap Department (5/23/2001)

Why HandiNet?

Product:

Without question, HandiNet is the most functional Golf Handicapping Network available anywhere. The on-line Golfer, Golf Club, and Association access, and the Golf Club software products combine to offer more features than are available from any other source. In fact, it is believed that HandiNet is so feature rich that it is more functional than all other golf handicap networks combined.

Internet:

Handicomp's Internet products and services are its own, which means every Internet request made to the HandiNet network is handled by Handicomp computers, located at the Handicomp main office. Handicomp is beholding to none and doesn't have to job projects out to third parties. This gives Handicomp the ability to be flexible enough to accommodate most every Internet request made and puts it in the best positon to take advantage of new Internet technologies as they become available.

Service:

The key element to Handicomp's success has been its ability to support the products it puts into the market. This service affords Golf Clubs and Associations the freedom to focus their efforts to best service their member golfers, not the computer systems which they use. The bottom line is that Handicomp works with its clients as a team.

Experience:

Handicomp is not new to the market. Handicomp has been providing golf handicapping products and services to Golf Clubs and Associations for over 35 years. Simply stated, there is no substitute for experience ... and Handicomp has it.

Resource:

Handicomp is fortunate to have exceptional resources in two significant areas. First, Handicomp has a vast amount of experience and knowledge to draw upon. Secondly, the Handicomp staff is eager and rich in computer systems talent. When combined, these add up to ideas and the ability to deliver.

Commitment:

There is a great deal to be said about a company that has been successful in the golf handicapping market since 1968. These years of service in the golf industry have not been wasted. Handicomp is in its second generation of leadership with expectations that are big and bright. HandiNet is part of the foundation for attaining these goals.

Vision:

Golf Information Systems are Handicomp's specialty ... it's what it does best. Handicomp staff works every day in the world of computers, networks, software, the Internet, information, and golf. The future of golf handicapping, computers and the Internet is great, and Handicomp intends to be there leading the pack.

How to Get HandiNet for your Golf Club

For more information, please contact the Handicomp Sales Department at 800-833-0033 or email sales at handisales@handicomp.com.

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Handicomp was founded in 1968 for the sole purpose of providing golf handicapping services. Over the years, Handicomp has evolved with the times and now offers comprehensive products and services including: Golf Handicapping software and Paper Posting Services, Tournament Management software, Club Management software, Pro Shop Management software including Point-of-Sale, Tee Reservation software, and the Services and Support such systems require.