Mr A
Assistant Pro
Our medals are done in three categories 0-11, 12-18, 19+. Whilst I have no issues with the handicap system, it seems daft to have everyone against each other.
We have 3 divisions and it works well.
The trouble with another prise for lowest gross is that it will only be won by a small percentage of the field, so in effect it's being subsidised by the higher handicappers. Now if they had another comp running alongside for lowest gross similar to the two's pot then that would solve the problem.
We also have a few scratch comps through the year.
No he didn't, the guy who shot 73 played the best on the day. Handicap golf doesn't reward the best though.
Evahakool, do you not have divisions?
Chances are the 28 handicapper has just played the best round he's ever managed (you don't stay on 28 long if you have hit 90 before) whereas the 6 handicapper might have scored that low half a dozen times before.
I do get annoyed at these threads - you'd think low handicap players never win comps the way some people talk.
Well said, the lower handicapper will have won his fair share coming down. I know I have won a fair bit over the years. I love to see a high handicapper win as it gives them a moment of glory and the chance to play off a new lower handicap.
Chances are the 28 handicapper has just played the best round he's ever managed (you don't stay on 28 long if you have hit 90 before) whereas the 6 handicapper might have scored that low half a dozen times before.
I do get annoyed at these threads - you'd think low handicap players never win comps the way some people talk.
No divisions for monthly medals,most of our comps.are nett and gross prizes,a few of the bigger comps. Have divisions.
Our medals are done in three categories 0-11, 12-18, 19+. Whilst I have no issues with the handicap system, it seems daft to have everyone against each other.
28 hc are a farse.
No man should get more than one shot a hole.![]()
I have no problems with any handicap so long as its an honest handicap . nett 63 won in our place last weekend by a 23(i think) handicapper , this guy plays every weekend , hands in every card & tries HIS best every time ive played with him at least.. i for one will shake his hand and congratulate himWhy are they a farce because you never got one, 28 is the max for a male.
Lots of negative comments on here directed to high handicap players.
Anyone who has issues with handicaps or high handicappers go play in senior , junior or intermediate scratch cups/opens and you have nothing to fear then ..[/QUOTE]
This :thup:
So the 6 h'capper won the Gross prize?
At my club the medals are split into 3 divisions however the board competitions are 1 division only with a max handicap of 18. We don't have a best gross prize for any of our competitions.
The one thing that annoys me is the count back rule, where someone wins just because they have a better nett back 9. I don't see how this is a fair way of deciding who has one the competition. In my eyes if the nett scores are tied then it should revert to the best gross score but I'm sure others will have a different opinion of this.