faroyon
Medal Winner
Hi all, put the correct score on the card and wrong score in computer and was DQ'd. Stupid I know but is this correct. Not a particularly great score so just wondering.
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duncan mackie
Money List Winner
No.
Rule 3.3 says what you must do - this isn't part of it. 3.3 b (2)/1 goes further and says the committee may not DQ you for this.
The end.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
No. Should not be DQ. Your responsibility is in making sure your scores on the card are correct.
Refer your committee (or whoever?) to final paragraph of section 5A - 5 of the Committee Procedures in the new rules - which specifically says a penalty should not be applied if a player makes a mistake when entering scores on a computer.
Edit. Duncan typed faster.
Refer your committee (or whoever?) to final paragraph of section 5A - 5 of the Committee Procedures in the new rules - which specifically says a penalty should not be applied if a player makes a mistake when entering scores on a computer.
Edit. Duncan typed faster.
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faroyon
Medal Winner
Thanks, I have informed them of the error of their ways, I'll sit back and await the flak ;0)
rulefan
Tour Winner
And CONGU has this to say:
Q. The administration of handicapping has become increasingly the domain of the computer resulting in Handicap Committees requiring competitors to provide assistance in various ways beyond that required by the Rules of Golf. These include:
• total the score and apply the correct handicap;
• enter and total Stableford points on their card;
• on completion of the round enter scores hole by hole into a computer terminal;
• enter on the scorecard their computer reference number;
• indicate on the card scores to be adjusted by the application of Nett Double Bogey or the Stableford formula;
Can the Committee in charge of the competition, or Handicap Committee, impose a penalty under the Rules of Golf when a player fails to comply with a request of the nature listed above?
A. R&A Rules Limited has confirmed that ’provided a player fulfils the requirements of Rule 3/3(b) a penalty cannot be imposed under the Rules of Golf for failure to comply with these conditions. However, imposing a penalty of a disciplinary nature, such as suspension of handicap is not considered to be contrary to the Rules of Golf.’ An alternative penalty would be to suspend the player’s right to compete in club competitions for a specified period. (See Committee Procedures 5-A.5).
Q. The administration of handicapping has become increasingly the domain of the computer resulting in Handicap Committees requiring competitors to provide assistance in various ways beyond that required by the Rules of Golf. These include:
• total the score and apply the correct handicap;
• enter and total Stableford points on their card;
• on completion of the round enter scores hole by hole into a computer terminal;
• enter on the scorecard their computer reference number;
• indicate on the card scores to be adjusted by the application of Nett Double Bogey or the Stableford formula;
Can the Committee in charge of the competition, or Handicap Committee, impose a penalty under the Rules of Golf when a player fails to comply with a request of the nature listed above?
A. R&A Rules Limited has confirmed that ’provided a player fulfils the requirements of Rule 3/3(b) a penalty cannot be imposed under the Rules of Golf for failure to comply with these conditions. However, imposing a penalty of a disciplinary nature, such as suspension of handicap is not considered to be contrary to the Rules of Golf.’ An alternative penalty would be to suspend the player’s right to compete in club competitions for a specified period. (See Committee Procedures 5-A.5).
KenL
Tour Rookie
My old club tried DQing people who did not enter their score on the computer. Ridiculous and it was stopped no doubt after someone realised this shouldn't happen.
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