Changes following a Handicap Review, Sanctioning by Authorized Association.

[D-S]

I have now been advised that the GUIDANCE ON THE WHS RULES OF HANDICAPPING AS APPLIED WITHIN GB&I has been amended.
Version 1.7 now includes the following on page 6

Definition of an Elite Golfer

CONGU® direct that the definition of an Elite Golfer is a male golfer with a Handicap Index
of 0.0 or lower, or a female golfer with a Handicap Index of 2.0 or lower.

I saw this on the latest update, but I have yet to have a response from EG on the powers of a Handicap Committee include reducing an Elite Player‘s HI following a review.

 

[D-S]

The full list of changes for those interested is


1.7
1
Remove sentence which advises that scores for initial handicaps do not need to be pre-registered, and reinforce that such cards do need to be pre-registered.
10

2
Advice added that the Committee is responsible for the players handicap on the scorecard (unless a local rule to the contrary is in place). Added advice that the local rule is not recommended by CONGU®.
11

3
Remove line which says that initial handicap cards do not need to be pre-registered.
16

4
Remove DQ sections for no or wrong handicap on scorecard.
47

5
Additional advice regarding the retention of scorecards.
21

6
Clarify situation of returning scores from outsite GB&I until interoperability is in place
17

7
Confirm membership requirements for the Handicap Committee
21

8
Definition of an Elite Golfer added.
6

 

[rulefan]

The full list of changes for those interested is

I gather they have not yet been fully approved by CONGU

 

[IanMcC]

The full list of changes for those interested is


1.7
1
Remove sentence which advises that scores for initial handicaps do not need to be pre-registered, and reinforce that such cards do need to be pre-registered.
10

2
Advice added that the Committee is responsible for the players handicap on the scorecard (unless a local rule to the contrary is in place). Added advice that the local rule is not recommended by CONGU®.
11

3
Remove line which says that initial handicap cards do not need to be pre-registered.
16

4
Remove DQ sections for no or wrong handicap on scorecard.
47

5
Additional advice regarding the retention of scorecards.
21

6
Clarify situation of returning scores from outsite GB&I until interoperability is in place
17

7
Confirm membership requirements for the Handicap Committee
21

8
Definition of an Elite Golfer added.
6

1 & 3 are mental. No way will I ask a new-to-golf player to pre register an Initial handicap card.

 

[D-S]

I gather they have not yet been fully approved by CONGU

That’s odd, I have been advised that they are in force, also I received the latest version of CONGU’s guidance (version 1.7) and they are all in that - whu do you think they will change again at such short notice?

 

[rosecott]

That’s odd, I have been advised that they are in force, also I received the latest version of CONGU’s guidance (version 1.7) and they are all in that - whu do you think they will change again at such short notice?

EG website is still showing version 1.6.

 

[rulefan]

I don't think they will necessarily change them but my understanding was that at least one national authority hadn't formally approved them. But if you've got a copy of 1.7 it seems my info is out of date.

Although I have now received a copy