Active handicaps

[eng82]

I think i know already the answer is no but thought i would check

Can i have an active handicap without being a member of a golf club. I am currently a member and have an active handicap but now have two children under two and playing enough to justify membership is tough.

Is there any way i can keep an active handicap i.e. through playing in open competitions at various clubs without being a member anywhere?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

No, once you stop being member of a CONGU affiliated club, you no longer have a CONGU handicap, active or inactive.

There are some places online that maintain unofficial handicaps but these are not generally accepted in Opens.

 

[fundy]

No you cant but there are some clubs that offer a membership category to enable you to maintain your handicap but then still pay a greenfee when you actually play. They are few and far between but you may be lucky and find one in your area

 

[pbrown7582]

If you can find a club linked to say a municipal course you may just be able to join the club but you only have 6 months between lapsing of old membership and renewing or you'll have to submit 3 cards.