How Do I get a Handicap

I am now confident enough in my game togo for an official club handicap. How do I do this ?

I know that i have to play from the medal tee's and have my card signed by someone already with a handicap. Do I have to play from the medal tees during a medal day or can I do it at another time when there is no competition on  ? Does the person who scores my card have to be a member of my club or can it be someone who is a member elsewhere ?

This is how it works at my golf club.

Play three rounds of golf (any tee) with a member who has a handicap.  Hand them in and wait for you name to posted onto the handicap list.

Once you have your handicap you can then play in the minor club competitions, like the medals.

You need to hand in three cards from the medals to qualify to play in the major club competitions.

Then you need to keep you handicap current.

Russ