Recent content by Lysander2307

But if the hole SI differs between the two players significantly due to the Par difference and you are ignoring that, the SI for that player is irrelevant. This is my issue, the SI’s have not been set for matchplay, they have been set for Stableford.

You are correct. The SIs were set a few years ago based on 5 years of Cat 1 golfers. Thanks for the reply, this is all helpful stuff!

All understood and I agree, I think the issue is that prior to WHS a single SI was used for all competitors but England Golf has specifically stated a different approach and I for one am not sure why.

Yes, sorry my mistake.

Interesting thread, and sorry if I’m opening up the discussion again. The Area Handicap Advisors response isn’t clear to me (own ball, own par/SI suggests the girl plays it as a par 5). We are having the same debate at our club. The text on the England Golf page states: In Four-Ball formats...