Release
What I sense is happening here is the initial posturing for an eventual universal handicap system. And it makes sense, really, considering that the rules of the game are nearly universal already.
The primary problem, however, is that our golf culture here in the states differs quite significantly from that of Europe (where every score must be attested if it is to be submitted for handicap). Without going into a 1000 word essay, it's just different...
I think what will happen, and probably sooner rather than later, is that the USGA will realize that they goofed and will eventually do away with the policy. Because I can tell you - if I was limited to only be able to play on a whim, by myself most of the time, and I suddenly couldn't post scores to maintain a handicap - there'd be absolutely no legit reason for me to continue my USGA membership, which means they wouldn't be getting my annual $25 dues each season.
As it already is, it is becoming harder and harder for me to continue supporting them, especially when they come up with asinine policies like this. And although it didn't impact me personally, don't even get me started on the anchoring ban bullcrap.
It's almost like they're intentionally trying to lose members sometimes, these so-called "caretakers of the game."
