TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
Post at least three 18-hole scores from specific courses in the GHIN® app to compete virtually and earn an official ranking on the leaderboard! You must be a member of the IGA to Join the Challenge.
Game to try?
Getting started couldn’t be easier: choose any participating course, play your round, and log your score in the GHIN app. You’ll automatically get an invitation to join the challenge right in the app. Play as often as you like—your best three net scores will set your spot on the live leaderboard.
There aren’t any prizes (for now), but GHIN Challenges is a simple and fun way to track your game, connect with fellow golfers, and bring a competitive edge to your rounds.
- Format: 3 Best 18-Hole Scores
- Scoring: Adjusted Net
- Posting: Hole-by-Hole (preferred) or Total
PARTICIPATING COURSES
NORTHWEST
April 15 – May 15
Whispering Creek GC
Sioux City, Iowa
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SOUTHWEST
April 15 – May 15
Bent Tree GC
Council Bluffs, Iowa
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CENTRAL
April 15 – May 15
Jester Park GC
Granger, Iowa
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NORTHEAST
April 15 – May 15
Hunters Ridge GC
Marion, Iowa
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SOUTHEAST
April 15 – May 15
Glynns Creek GC
Long Grove, Iowa
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PAST CHALLENGE WINNERS
10/8/25-10/31/25 | The Ridge Golf Club, Sioux Center | Dan Den Herder & Logan Van Den Berg | view results
10/8/25-10/31/25 | Prairie Links Golf, Waverly | Chuck Sipple | view results
10/8/25-10/31/25 | Hunters Ridge Golf Course, Marion | Steve Kleckner | view results
10/8/25-10/31/25 | Palmer Hills Golf Course, Bettendorf | Ed Ercegovich | view results
10/8/25-10/31/25 | Waveland Golf Course, Des Moines | Mark Strum | view results
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are GHIN Challenges?
GHIN Challenges is a virtual competition feature where golfers post scores to compete on a leaderboard at a participating golf facility.
Can anyone participate in Challenges?
Users must be registered and authenticated in the GHIN app to participate in Challenges. This feature is limited to golfers with a Handicap Index®, excluding Trial golfers, golfers with NH, and Inactive golfers.
How can I join a Challenge?
- A pop-up notification after posting a score at a golf course that is or will be hosting a Challenge
- Via Push Notification
How many challenges can I join at a time?
Currently, a user can only join one Challenge at a time.
What type of scoring format is the leaderboard ranking based off?
The Leaderboard is ranked based on the Total Net Score of each golfer’s best three scores, based on the Course Handicap and their Handicap Index®.
Net Score = Adj. Gross Score – Course Handicap – Total Par for tees played
What is the difference between a ranked golfer and an unranked golfer?
A ranked golfer is a user who has posted at least three scores in the Challenge. An unranked golfer is a user who has posted fewer than three scores and needs to post more to receive a ranking.
Are both ranked and unranked users positioned on the leaderboard?
Yes, ranked users are given a position number based on their standing amongst all ranked participants while unranked users (those with fewer than three scores) will be positioned on the leaderboard under all ranked users based on their total net score but will NOT be given a ranking number.
What happens if I backdate a score?
Net scores posted to a Challenge will not get adjusted if a golfer backdates a score and gets a roll forward Handicap Index adjustment for the day they posted to the Challenge.
What happens if I leave a Challenge and rejoin the same one?
If a user rejoins the same Challenge, their previous scores will not be counted towards the Challenge and their qualification status is reset.
Who can delete Challenges and remove participants?
Only the IGA and USGA Administrators have rights to delete Challenges and remove participants.