FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I become a member of the Filipino American Golfers Club (FilAmGC; FilAm Golfers Club; Club)?

A: Application for Membership should be sponsored by an Active Member in good standing. The membership application form should be filled out online and submitted. A signed printed copy must be submitted to any Officer or Board of Director of the FilAm Golfers Club. Memberships are approved by the Board of Directors.

Q: What is a member in good standing?

A: An active member is in good standing if he/she abides by the rules and regulations of the Club, pay their dues on time, come on golf outings on time, play at least 50% of club outings in any given year and participate in club events and affairs.

Q: Where can I get a Membership Application Form?

A: You can download and fill out the online form from our website. Upon completion of the online form, click the SUBMIT button on the form and also print out a copy and sign. Submit your completed and signed application, along with your membership fee to any Officer or Board of Director of the FilAm Golfers Club. (the Club requires a signed document from all club members on file)

Q: How much is the Membership Fee?

A: Fifty U.S. dollars ($50). This includes benefits as described below.

1. GHIN/USGA handicap (All members will be given a GHIN card containing their official USGA handicap).
   
   
2. Includes membership to the Texas Golf Association and the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN).
   
   
3. One email account alias of your choice with 10MB of space. For example yourname@filamgc.com
   (Email name alias need to be approved by the Board)
   
   
4. More importantly, you will join a group of the finest ladies and gentlemen, who year after year share their golfing prowess and fellowship with one another.

Q: How to access or log on to my new email account?

A: Go to https://email.secureserver.net/login.php

Enter you email address given to you by your Email Administrator example “yourname@filamgc.com” Enter your password given to you by your Email Administrator.

Q: How long I have to wait to get my new email account.

A: Usually 24 Hours after your membership application and your email alias was approved by the Board.

Q: What is Filipino American Golfers Club Scoring System?

A: The Filipino American Golfers Club Scoring System is a modified version of a modified Stableford tournament. The Modified Stableford System is a method of golf scoring based on a player's performance on each hole in contrast to their performance in contrast to overall par, the method of scoring normally used in most stroke play.

The winner is the competitor who scores the highest net score. For example, if a golfer gross score is 85 with 7 pars, 9 bogies and 2 double bogies the golfers net score is computed as follows:

Gross Score 85 (7 pars x 2 = 14) + (9 bogies x 1 = 9)

Net Score is 14+9=23

Scores are tabulated per hole rather than in a comparison overall Par. In contrast to regular golf scoring, scores with positive numbers are desirable.

Q: What is System 36 handicapping?

A: The System 36 format is a modified version of a Stableford tournament. Stableford-like points are accumulated based on gross scores and the sum of the points earned are subtracted from 36 to determine a golfer's handicap.

Points are earned as follows :
Worse Than Bogey 0 points
Bogey 1 point
Par 2 points
Birdie 2 points
Eagle 2 points
Albatross 2 points

The winner is the competitor who scores the lowest net score.
For example, if a golfers gross score is 85 with 7 pars, 9 bogies and 2 double bogies the golfers net score is computed as follows :
Gross Score 85
Points 23 (7 * 2, + 9 * 1)
Handicap 13 (36 - 23)
Net Score 72 (85-13)

Q: How is the 1^st Team Filipino American Golfers Club All-stars (1^st Team FilAmGC All-stars) determined?

A: Every time a player plays a tournament, he/she earns number of points. The winner of a round get a 50 points, the 2^{nd place} get a 40 points, the 3^rdplace get a 35 points and the 4^thplace get 30 points and so on. The points are tallied and posted on the Leader Board. The top four players with the most number of points at the end of the season are declared 1^st Team Filipino American Golfers Club All-stars (1^st Team FilAmGC All-stars).

*Longest Drive and closest to the PIN winners get extra 10 bonus points.

Q: How is the FilAmGC Player of the Year determined?

A: First: Only four players are eligible to win the FilAmGC Player of the Year award. These are the four members who made the 1^st Team FilAmGC All-stars. Second: Each members and board of directors\officers of the clubs have the right to vote who they want to be the FilAmGC Player of the Year within those players who made the 1^st Team FilAmGC All Stars. Members vote worth 2 point each and board of directors\officers worth 5 points. For example if player one has totaled points of 275 and he got 12 members vote and 5 board of directors\officers vote, player one will now have 275+24+25=324. The player with the most number of points totaled including the votes at the end of the season is declared FilAmGC Player of the Year.

Q: Are we given a GHIN handicap card when we join?

A: Yes. All members will be given a GHIN card containing their official USGA handicap. However, an official handicap can only be given after a player completes at least 5 rounds of golf. It doesn't matter whether it is a home, away or tournament round.

Q: I played at least 5 rounds of golf while not a member of the club. Can I submit this as my score?

A: Yes. As long as you sign the scorecard, we trust that this is your real game. After all, golf is a game of trust, honesty and what a better way to join a golf club than declaring your real game.

Q: I have a handicap from my previous club. Can I use this?

A: Our clubs only recognize GHIN as our official handicap. If you have a GHIN card we will accept that as your official handicap when you join us. However, if you don't have GHIN card, we will accept your scores only if you present to us signed scorecards.

Q: Do I have to be Filipino American to join?

A: No. We accept any player of any color, race, nationality, gender or religion as long as your are sponsored by a member in good standing.