Match-Play-Golf.com is a web based service bringing golfers together in your area to compete for great prizes, in a match play tournament format. In order to participate all you need is a valid and verifiable USGA Handicap and an email address. Of course it helps if you love golf!!  Playing in a tournament is simple:
 
1.       Register on the site
2.       Click the "Find a Tournament" link or click on your state on the map
3.       Register for a tournament
4.       Submit payment
5.       Receive competitors contact information 2 weeks prior to tournament start
6.      Play your match with your competitor at an agreed upon course (using your USGA handicap)
7.       Winner reports his/her victory in the MEMBERS area of the website
8.       Repeat steps 5-7 until a winner is crowned !!

Prizes will be sent to the winners via US mail.  If we don’t have a tournament in your area, let us know. Your feedback will help us to prioritize upcoming service areas. Register with us and be the first to know about our new offerings, including new service areas.

Finally, if you would like to create your own tournament check out the “Plan Your Own Tournament” button on the main page.

http://www.usga.org/playing/handicaps/calculator/course_handicap_calculator.asp