Can a traditional length course add shorter tees that qualify based on the new minimum length and get those tees rated?

Can we add short tees to our course?

From a USGA and OGA perspective, the initial priority is to rate par 3 and short courses that were previously never eligible for Ratings, as these courses may not currently have an option for players to post scores or maintain a Handicap Index.

However, if a facility with a traditional length course would like to obtain a Course Rating and Slope Rating for additional forward sets of tees, the club is encouraged to contact Gretchen Yoder, Director of Handicapping & Course Rating gretchen@oga.org to check on OGA’s availability and determine next steps.