Wild Dunes Golf Association
Handicap Committee Report
Posting Away Scores
Wild Dunes members, June posting compliance came in at 73.0% — essentially flat against May's revised 73.7%, while the share of members posting every round they play climbed to nearly half. This month we cover the rounds that most often slip through the cracks: the ones you play away from home.
Summer travel season is here. Whether you tee it up at Pinehurst, on a family vacation, or at a buddy's home course, those rounds count toward your handicap just like your rounds here. A handicap built only on home scores isn't the full picture. Play, post, and protect the integrity of the game.
June 2026 — Member Posting Compliance
84 members posted every single round in June — that's 45.4% of those tracked. At the other end, 40 members (21.6%) played but posted nothing. If that's you, the next two minutes are worth it. It's time to build the habit of posting as soon as you finish your round.
Six Months of Momentum
Since our very first compliance report in November, more members are posting — and more are posting every round they play. That's real, steady momentum, and it's a direct result of members taking posting seriously. Thank you for making it happen — let's keep it going.
| Metric | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Posting Rate | 73.7% | 73.0% | ↓ −0.7 pts |
| Players Tracked | 216 | 185 | −31 |
| Rounds Played (excl. tournaments) | 1,078 | 856 | −222 |
| 100% Compliant Players | 36.1% | 45.4% | ↑ +9.3 pts |
| 0% Compliant Players | 23.1% | 21.6% | ↓ −1.5 pts |
Education Spotlight
Every Rated Round Counts — Wherever You Play
Your Handicap Index is portable — it travels with you and reflects every acceptable round you play, not just the ones at Wild Dunes. An away score is any round played at a course other than Wild Dunes that carries a USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating. The standard posting rules still apply: at least 9 holes, played under the Rules of Golf. Selectively posting only your home rounds — or only your good ones — skews your index and undercuts fair competition for everyone.
Open the GHIN app and search for the course by name or location.
Select the tees you actually played.
Enter your score hole-by-hole or as a total, and submit.
Why This Matters
The World Handicap System is built on a complete picture of your game. Every acceptable round — home or away — feeds your 20-score record, and your index uses the best 8 of those 20. Skip your travel rounds and the system is working from incomplete data, which means your handicap no longer reflects your true potential. Post them all, and you compete on a truly level field wherever you tee it up.
Course not showing up? Most rated U.S. courses are already in the GHIN database. For an international course or a facility that isn't listed, check whether it has a posted Course Rating and Slope Rating — you may be able to enter them manually. When in doubt, contact the Handicap Committee and we'll help you get it posted.
Is Wild Dunes on Your GHIN Account?
If Wild Dunes is your home club in GHIN, you're all set — no action needed. But many of our members keep their primary club elsewhere, and that's perfectly fine. If you'd like your Wild Dunes rounds to be visible to the club — for our posting records and future club programs — Wild Dunes needs to be listed on your GHIN account as a home or secondary club. Not sure how your account is set up? Either way, keep posting every rated round you play — your Handicap Index is accurate no matter which club it's tied to.
Check your GHIN club setup →Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Reminder — The club auto-posts every handicap-eligible MGA, LGA, and club event run through GolfGenius. Casual rounds, away rounds, and any 9- or 18-hole play under the Rules of Golf are still your responsibility to post. When in doubt, ask the Pro Shop.
Questions? Contact the Pro Shop or the Wild Dunes Handicap Committee. · theclubatwilddunes.com/golf/handicaps
About the Handicap Committee
The Wild Dunes Handicap Committee was formed in 2025 to support fairness and accuracy in our club's handicap system. As required by the USGA and CGA, every club issuing Handicap Indexes must maintain an oversight body — not to police players, but to protect the integrity of competition. The committee oversees score postings, reviews anomalies or posting issues, and provides education and guidance on the Rules of Handicapping. When handicaps are accurate and consistent, every member competes on a truly level playing field.