How can I be cleared from the performance policy list?

Depending on which violation occurs, scores must be submitted that illustrate the ability to compete at a national championship level. These scores will be evaluated as follows:

  • Performance Violation 1
    • Minimum of three (3) multi-round individual tournaments with either:
      • An average score of 77 or lower.
      • Average score within 5 strokes of the course rating.
      • Average score within 5 strokes of their listed handicap.
    • Club and team events are not acceptable.
    • One (1) result must be a tournament conducted by an Allied Golf Association or PGA Section.
    • All submitted results must have online results that can be viewed by USGA staff.
    • Results must have occurred within the current year or last two calendar years.
  • Performance Violation 2
    • Minimum of five (5) multi-round individual tournaments with either:
      • An average score of 77 or lower.
      • Average score within 5 strokes of the course rating.
      • Average score within 5 strokes of their listed handicap.
    • Club and team events are not acceptable.
    • Two (2) results must be a tournament conducted by an Allied Golf Association or PGA Section.
    • All submitted results must have online results that can be viewed by USGA staff.
    • Results must have occurred within the current year or last two calendar years.

Scores may be submitted using the form link below:

USGA Performance Policy Result Submission Form

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