What happens to my scores and handicap when I renew?

Your history stays with you

Renewing with your existing GHIN number fully restores your account — including your complete scoring record and Handicap Index history — even if your account has been inactive for several years. To keep your history, we recommend renewing your existing GHIN number rather than creating a new one.

Want a clean slate instead?

If your old scores no longer reflect your game, Member Services can remove them on request — contact us by email or phone with your GHIN number and the scores (or date range) you'd like removed.

Keep in mind: after clearing scores, you'll need to rebuild your record before a Handicap Index can be issued. To receive a Handicap Index, you need a minimum of 54 holes on record — for example, three 18-hole rounds, six 9-hole rounds, or an equivalent mix. Note: this threshold is set by the World Handicap System (WHS) and is subject to change; verify the current requirement at USGA.org.

When changes take effect

Your Handicap Index updates overnight, so any score edits, deletions, or newly posted rounds will appear when you check your account the next morning.