Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I become a member of FilAm Golfers?

A: Applicants for membership should be sponsored by an active member in good standing. Membership application form should be filled out and mailed with the appropriate membership fee. Memberships are approved by the membership committee made up of the Board of Directors and Director of Membership.

Q: What is a member in good standing?

A: A member is in good standing if he/she abides by the rules and regulations of the club, pay their dues on time, come on golf outings on time, play at least 50% of club outings in any given year and participate in club programs and affairs.

Q: Where can I get an application form?

A: You can download it from our website by clicking here. Print and fill out the form with the name of your sponsor, and then mail with the appropriate fees.

Q: What is System 36 handicapping?

A: The System 36 format is a modified version of a Stableford tournament. Stableford-like points are accumulated based on gross scores and the sum of the points earned are subtracted from 36 to determine a golfer's handicap. Points are earned as follows :

Double Bogey 0 points
Bogey 1 point
Par 2 points
Birdie 2 points
Eagle 2 points
Albatross 2 points

The winner is the competitor who scores the lowest net score. For example, if a golfers gross score is 90 with 7 pars, 9 bogies and 2 double bogies the golfers net score is computed as follows :

Gross Score 90
Points 23 (7 * 2, + 9 * 1)
Handicap 13 (36 - 23)
Net Score 77

Q: How is the Player of the Year determined?

A: Everytime a player plays a tournament, he/she is given some number of points based on his/her standing after each round. The winner of a round gets the full 50 points, 2nd place 40 points, 3rd place 35 pointsand so on. The points are tallied and posted on the LeaderBoard .The player with the most number of points at the end of the season is declared Player of the Year.

Q: How much is the membership fee?

A: One hundred U.S. dollars ($100). This includes membership to the Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) and the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN).

Q: Are we given a GHIN handicap when we join?

A: All members will be given a GHIN card containing their official USGA handicap. However, an offical handicap can only be given after a player completes at least 5 rounds of golf. It doesn't matter whether it is a home, away or tournament round.

Q: I played at least 5 rounds of golf while not a member of the club. Can I submit this as my score?

A: Absolutely. As long as you sign the scorecard, we trust that this is your real game. Afterall, golf is a game of trust and what a better way to join a golf club than declaring your real game.

Q: I have a handicap from my previous club. Can I use this?

A: Our club only recognize GHIN as our official handicap. If you have a GHIN card we will accept that as your official handicap when you join us. However, if you don't have GHIN card, we will accept your scores only if you present to us signed scorecards.

Q: Do I have to be Filipino American to join?

A: Absolutely not. We accept any player of any color, race, nationality, gender or religion as long as your are sponsored by a member in good standing.