Winter Season Score Posting Guidelines

DECEMBER 1, 2025- Friday, November 14, was the last day to post scores in New Jersey and surrounding states. Any rounds played in locally within the northeast region between November 15 and March 31, 2026 cannot be posted.

Below are some frequently asked questions that often come up when playing winter golf:

Q: If the weather and course conditions are perfect at my New Jersey golf course - even if it is out of season - can I still post my score?

A: No - you cannot post. First, each course in the GHIN system has "season dates" assigned. So, if the course you are playing is out of season, neither the GHIN mobile app, nor GHIN.com will allow the score to be posted.

Further, keep in mind that the Course Rating System requires that courses are rated to reflect mid-season conditions such as green speed, rough height, and other maintenance practices. During the winter, courses are prepared differently than in mid-season months, therefore compromising the accuracy of the Course and Slope Rating which was calculated based upon normal, or mid-season, conditions.

Q: If I’m playing golf on my Myrtle Beach trip during January, am I allowed to post scores even though my home course, in New Jersey, is in its off-season?

A: Yes, you must post those scores - or from any other area which is "in-season". The Carolinas and many other southern areas (Virginia and to the south) are considered "year-round" regions.

Q: How can I find out whether a state is in-season or out of season?

A: Click here for the handicap score posting schedule for each state of the U.S.

Q: Will my handicap index continue to be updated daily?

A: Yes, if any scores are posted from in-season locations elsewhere, those scores will impact the calculation of your handicap index as usual.

Q: Can I post scores from indoor simulators?

A: No, posting of such scores are not permissible.