Some Common Handicap Questions
Using a Trend Handicap™
Q. Does the USGA Handicap System™ recognize a Trend Handicap?
A. A Trend Handicap is an unofficial estimate of a handicap and is not recognized as a Handicap Index® because it represents un-reviewed scores by the Handicap Committee. A Trend Handicap could be missing scores that have failed to be re-routed to the player’s home club before the next handicap revision, including any possible reductions or modifications to handicaps. A Trend Handicap is not recommended for formal competition.
Please visit Section 2 of the USGA Handicap System manual for further reference.
source: USGA website (www.usga.org)