GHIN: "GHIN" is an acronym for Golf Handicap and Information Network. The NNGA contracts with GHIN, a handicap computer service designed by the USGA to compute USGA handicap indexes for its members. "Electronic Option" is where information is input, processed and maintained in a personal computer at the club, and data is transmitted to the US GA host computer at Far Hills by telephone line. In either case, the NNGA assist each club with its administration of the handicap system.