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Click here to sign up or renew online	GOLFERS MAY NOW SIGN UP OR RENEW FOR THE 2009 SEASON Great News for New and Existing Members! The Twin Cities Golfer's Club now uses the USGA's GHIN as its official USGA handicap card service provider. Existing members (who have been using NGN) scores will be transferred into the new and improved GHIN system.

The USGA handicap card system allows you to track your scores and progress, supports local and nationwide golf programs, and qualifies you for the entrance into handicap-adjusted tournaments.

Now you can carry a USGA handicap card without expensive club dues or having to play and post at one course.

Join the Twin Cities Golf Club^TM and enjoy USGA handicap service, invitations to local tournaments and golfing events, and special golf-related discounts. Enter your scores and print out your handicap card on any computer with internet access. Get a handicap card for the first time or transfer your service if you have had a handicap card in the past. Communicate with other members and view your scores and handicap index online or at most Minnesota courses (via the GHIN system). Please note that the official MN golf season (for score posting) is April 15 through October 15. Registration processed within 5 business days.

The Twin Cities Golfer's Club^TM is offering 2 levels of membership...

Current Revision Schedule is viewable at www.mngolf.org/handicapping-revision.cfm

2009 Basic Membership - $32.95 ($92 value)

Benefits include...

- USGA handicap card service with GHIN (valid for current calendar year season per USGA guidelines)
- One free round of golf at Emerald Greens GC in Hastings (Valid M-F before 1:00 and Sa/Su/Holidays after 3:00)
- Minnesota Golf Association Associate Membership
- Minnesota Golfer Magazine
- $10 in credits with TeeTimeCertificates.com
- Opportunity to be a Course Reviewer and Product Tester (play for free and keep the test products)
- 12 month subscription to GOLF MAGAZINE
- Additional discount offers
- Invitation to club member-only events
- Ability to post scores online and communicate with other members.
- FREE classified listings to sell used equipment on www.TwinCitiesGolf.com
- Free* hybrid from Magique Golf ($89 value. *$29 Shipping/ handling fee applies if redeemed)
- Member only access to specially priced Greens Fee passes at a variety of local courses (save up to 50%).

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2009 Tour VIP Par Membership - $99 ($152 value)

Benefits include...

- All the benefits of the Basic Handicap Club Membership plus a
Golf Galaxy Golf Tour (Twin Cities chapter) V.I.P. Membership which includes:

     - Callaway® Golf Hat with Golf Galaxy Tour Logo ($25 value)
     - Six (6) Callaway® HX Hot Bite golf balls ($14.95 value)
     - Tour-issued "Tour Handicap" to qualify for additional handicap division prize pool (after 2 tour rounds)
     - $15 off each Golf Galaxy Tour tournament entry fee (when entered a minimum of 7 days in advance) (New for 2009)
     - Logo’d Bag Tag ($20 value)
     - Logo’d Greenbuddy Divot repair tool ($15 value)  (New for 2009)
     - Logo’d Magnetic Cap Clip and Ball Marker ($15 value) (New for 2009)
     - Three (3) Zero Friction tee sample pack ($10 value) (New for 2009)
     - 3 Day/ 2 night Vacation Certificate (up to $249 value) (New for 2009)
     - Magique Custom fit Hybrid ($99 value) (New for 2009) $29.95 S&H fees apply if redeemed.
     - Tour Logo'd GolfRound ($20 value) (New for 2009)
     - Black Sharpie (New for 2009)
     - 12 issue subscription to GOLF MAGAZINE ($10.00 value). This is a refundable offer. Instructions will be mailed to you.
     - Preferred Tee Time privileges at tournaments
     - Invitations to Play Free Golf as a course reviewer
     - Sponsor’s complimentary merchandise and/or services
     - Automatically qualify to enter in the Tour National Championship Tournament
     - Golf Galaxy Golf Tour e-Newsletter- includes special offers from local courses and our sponsors
     - $10 credit to www.TeeTimeWatch.com

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**Terms/ Restrictions for Free Round of Golf

a. Emerald Greens - walking 18 holes. Riding cart NOT required. Valid M-F before 1PM and Sa-Su-Holidays after 3PM. Pass is mailed to you with your handicap member kit.

FAQ's

Q1. If I was a member before, will my scores be transferred from NGN to GHIN?
A2. Yes.

Q2. How do I find out my GHIN number?
A2. Click here to look up your GHIN number. If you don't see your name, email us at info@twincitiesgolf.com

Q3. Why did we switch to GHIN?
A3. Golfers now receive the additional benefit of being able to post scores at most MN golf courses and also receive a Minnesota Golf Association membership. GHIN is a service of the USGA and worldwide is the most widely recognized "official" handicap service. Twin Cities Golf Club members are now also able to participate in MGA-sponsored tournaments.

Q4. How do I print out my handicap card?
A4. Beginning April 15 of each year, GHIN will email you a handicap revision update every 2 weeks. Included in this email is a printable version of your handicap card. If you need proof/ verification sooner than that, the MGA recommends you:
     1 - go to ghin.com
     2 - click on Handicap Lookup
     3 - enter your GHIN number
     4 - print out your scoring history (your handicap is listed)

Q5. How do I post scores?
A5. You can post scores (a) online here at www.TwinCitiesGolf.com (view POST A HANDICAP SCORE link in the left navigation) or (b) at courses that have a GHIN computer. Post scores with your LAST NAME and GHIN NUMBER. Click on Find Course Rating/Slope button to choose your course. If the course you played is NOT in the system, enter the rating and slope, your score, and course name in the boxes. Most courses locally and nationwide are in the GHIN system. See below Q5 for how to post scores hole by hole or to track your stats.

Q5. How do I post Hole-by-Hole and track my stats? (This is for Twin Cities Golf Club members only)
A5. In order to post hole-by-hole and track your stats, you will first need to set up an account with GHIN's eGolfer. While you are on the Post a Score page, click on Create a profile now! in the eGolfer section (see below). Make sure you know your GHIN number (view here or email us at info@twincitiesgolf.com )

Once you have set up your eGolfer account, login then click on Post to myStats

Then in the STATISTICS TYPE box, choose Hole-by-Hole or All Statistics. If you choose Hole-by-Hole, the GHIN system will automatically do Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) based on your handicap.

If you would like your score routed to your GHIN scoring record (recommended), then check the box by
Do you want this score routed to your GHIN handicap record.