Getting setup for local USGA tournament play

[TopMaster]

Hello
Coming back into the game after 20 years off and having an interesting time with that.. But some buddies at work invited me to join a league with them. In the past I wasn't much interested in such things, just played with dad and friends so I never pursued establishing a handicap. I visited the USGA website and found much information, but didn't find anything about how to get started. So, what would a guy have to do to get started and qualified to enter into tournaments, a league etc.?
Thanks.

 

[TEA Time]

If it's just a local league you usually don't need an official USGA handicap, you can just guess. I get mine through my club and they take care of the handicapping for me (Oregon Golf Association charges like $50/year for handicaps). Check with your local clubs or state golf association because the USGA sucks.

 

[TopMaster]

Ok, sounds good. Thanks

 

[warbirdlover]

We have to have a usga membership/handicap for our leagues. Leagues are fun, you'll love it.