ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 11, 2024) — The Active Season has come to a close here in the Met Area, with Nov. 14 serving as the last day that players were able to post local scores toward their Handicap Index. The Active Season will return on April 1, 2025.
Related: Active/Inactive Schedule | Inactive Posting Season FAQ
While players are no longer permitted to post local scores, Handicap Indexes will continue to update daily under the World Handicap System and rounds played in an area that is still observing an Active Season must be posted.
The inactive season exists to address how seasonal weather can impact the conditions of a golf course. When an Allied Golf Association (AGA) issues a Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™ for each set of tees at a golf course, both are based on effective playing length and difficulty under “normal” conditions. In many parts of the country, there are certain months when facilities remain open but are unable to maintain regular course conditions because of weather. If scores were acceptable for handicap purposes during these times, the Handicap Index of players could be unfairly distorted.
Fall Golf: Rules Guide to Fall Golf | Frost Delays
