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1. What is a Golf Handicap?A golf handicap is a measure of a golfer’s potential ability, reflecting their average score over a series of rounds. It’s designed to allow golfers of varying skill levels to compete fairly in friendly games … Read More

1. Pace of Play Maintain an appropriate pace by playing “ready golf” and not spending too much time looking for lost balls. Be ready to play when it’s your turn, limiting practice swings to maintain a steady rhythm. 2. Course … Read More

THREE SETS OF RULES GOVERN PLAY: USGA RULES OF GOLF (usga.org/rules), CHARBONNEAU LOCAL RULES (detailed on score card) and USGA accepted local rule. Out of bounds and lost ball Announce and play provisional ball. One stroke plus a penalty stroke … Read More

The Golf Genius program computes individual player and team scores based on each golfers established handicap, net and gross, as of the day of play. Alternate Shot (Two Man Team Game) Two-man teams alternate hitting the same ball. The first … Read More

Charbonneau Golf Course: Development and Early Years The Charbonneau Golf Course is a key feature of the Charbonneau community in Wilsonville, Oregon. This golf course’s development is closely tied to the establishment of the Charbonneau community itself. Beginning of Development: … Read More