Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log in and get full access to DHGC website?
After you fully register your information, you will receive an email notification in 2-3 days telling you that you have been approved as a member. If you do not see an email in 2-3 days, check your spam because it’s an automated email. Once you get notification that you have been approved as a member, go to the Home page and type the email you registered with us in the Member login section. Then type dhgc (all lower case) in the password section. Every members password is dhgc and you cannot change the password.
How Do I Pay for Tournaments and Member Fees?
We use the Zelle network for payments. To pay using Zelle, simply access your bank’s app or web portal, enroll if necessary, and send the amount owed using the Detroit Handicappers Golf Club email address (info@dhgc-golf.org).
Is Zelle the only way to make payments?
Yes. DHGC does not accept any other form of payment.
What are the annual membership dues?
Early bird senior member (65 and older) $140 Early bird regular member $150. The Early Bird deadline is 3/31/26. After 3/31/26, the rate is $160 for senior members and $170 for regular members.
If I want to play in a tournament, when should I pay the fee?
At least two weeks prior to the start of the tournament. This allows us to secure the tee times and give an accurate # of golfers to the course.
As a current member, how do I sign up and register on DHGC website?
Under the Member Area of the menu, select Member Registration and complete all fields on the form and submit. You will be notified when you are approved and ready for Login.
When is the year end banquet?
Immediately following Tournament #6.
What do I win if I win a tournament?
1st place A/B flight $100, 2nd place A/B flight $75, 3rd place A/B flight $50 (All paid at end of season).
What do I win if I’m the #1 on the Leaderboard after the last tournament?
You will win the prestigious Golfer of the Year trophy.
How much are the Skins bet and Greenies bet?
$25 Skins and $5 Greenies each round. This collected at the same time you pay for your round.
How is the scoring calculated for each tournament?
Scoring system for 2026 DHGC pts:
Top 4 places score pts in each Flight – non-major.
1st 250pts
2nd 125pts
3rd 75pts
4th 50pts
Total 500pts
Top 5 places score pts in each Flight – Major
1st 500pts
2nd 250pts
3rd 125pts
4th 75pts
5th 50pts
Total 1000pts
A Flighter with most pts at end of season = A Flight trophy
B Flighter with most pts at end of season = B Flight trophy
Combined Flights Golfer with most pts – Golfer of the Year
What is the Handicap cut off for A and B flight?
At the start of the first tournament, If your handicap is below 16, you will be in the A flight. If your handicap is above 16, you will be in the B flight.
Also, please be advised that your handicap may change on the Squabbit app depending on the course we are playing. However, if you are in the A flight at the start of the season, you will be in the A flight all season and always play from the A flight tees.
What are Skins and Greenie rules?
- Par or better for Skins and one tie all tie.
- Must validate for Greenies. If the closest guy doesn’t validate, the next closest guy that does validate wins the Greenie.
- For all bets, you must putt out all Birds and Pars.
What are DHGC “PACE OF PLAY” Rules?
DHGC strives to keep golf rounds at 4 hours or less. To accomplish this goal and so everyone enjoys their round, we need all DHGC members to adhere to and enforce the below rules:
- To keep play moving, do not search longer than 3-minutes for lost balls. Other golfers in the foursome must enforce this rule
- To keep play moving, WHILE ON THE GREEN, PREPARE FOR YOUR PUTT BEFORE IT’S YOUR TURN TO PUTT SO YOU ARE READY TO PUTT WHEN ITS YOUR TURN TO PUTT
- To keep play moving, pick up your ball if you double Par on a hole
- To keep play moving, play ready golf in your 4some
- To keep play moving, DO NOT WAIT FOR ANOTHER GOLFER TO HIT. DROP YOUR PARTNER OFF AT HIS BALL AND GO TO YOUR BALL SO YOU ARE READY TO HIT IMEDIATELY AFTER HE HITS
