OldMate
Head Pro
On the Waterfront. Great scene.
First h/cap..
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On the Waterfront. Great scene.
OldMate
Head Pro
I started on a 36 hcp as a 12/13 year old (the highest allowed in NZ), which dropped to 24 by the end of my first year. Similar to lots of others on here, I got down to 9 when I was about 15 or 16 and soon after gave it away for about 10 years. Without trying to open a debate about padded handicaps, I've always thought that it is harsh that the highest hcp allowed in the UK is 28 - there must be a lot of beginners who take a long time to even play to that. I'd expect that not too many beginners are able to shoot less than 100-110 in their early days.
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
29 as a junior
Dellboy
Challenge Tour Pro
Started off with 26, went down to 20 in a matter of months then took me over a year to drop to 18 
Jon321
Tour Rookie
First proper handicap this year and started off 12. Currently 10.4 and still hoping for single figures this year.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
First handicap was 15.
North Mimms
Tour Winner
44
yep, not a typo...
44 :ears:
yep, not a typo...
44 :ears:
virtuocity
Tour Winner
44
yep, not a typo...
44 :ears:
So you got four shots at certain holes?
24 the age of 41, Picked up a club for the first time the month before.
moogie
Tour Winner
virtuocity
Tour Winner
Maths not your strong point then.......??
Whoops. Too early for me!
I started on 24 and must say that I struggled for a long while off that! Doesn't matter what handicap you have, it's still a challenge to play to it, never mind beat it.
Spear-Chucker
Tour Rookie
27 when i was around 11/12; can't quite remember.
I for one would not limit hcp's as I know many golfers of varying ages, in the 24+ range, who need every shot going. Removing these would make the game much harder and diminish the enjoyment and competitiveness. This is a different story to those who 'use' the system but I'm not going there.
I for one would not limit hcp's as I know many golfers of varying ages, in the 24+ range, who need every shot going. Removing these would make the game much harder and diminish the enjoyment and competitiveness. This is a different story to those who 'use' the system but I'm not going there.
Andy808
Tour Winner
28 for me. Now off 17 but I will be down to single figures by this time next year.
Wheyayeman
Assistant Pro
10 for me age 16, had played for 3 - 4yrs with mates without looking at a comp before biting the bullet
Airlie_Andy
Challenge Tour Pro
16 for me and that was 3 years ago. I had 17 x 0.1 in my first 17 comps after that.
turkish
Journeyman Pro
Just been "awarded" my 28.... after 2 months of solid playing I've knocked about 20 strokes so i'll be about 18 naturally after the next 2 months :thup: Just unfortunate the seasons coming to a close
In my defense the course is relatively tough!!!!
In my defense the course is relatively tough!!!!
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
10......did cards on winter course, got hammered and probably should have been nearer 14/15. Went up to 12 over the next year or two which wasn't much fun tbh then my ability seemed to meet my h/cap, I got a bit of confidence, and at last started to enjoy playing in comps.
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cookelad
Tour Winner
36 for me aged 11, and I needed every one of them and more!
Loz1607
Assistant Pro
18 for me, down to 12 after a year - lowest was 7.5.
In the process of getting handicap back at new club, first card marked last night, 84 on a par 71 with SS of 71 including a triple 7 on SI 1. That would get me to 12 if that is my best card I believe? Although hoping I can break 80 in one of the next 2 rounds as didnt play well last night
In the process of getting handicap back at new club, first card marked last night, 84 on a par 71 with SS of 71 including a triple 7 on SI 1. That would get me to 12 if that is my best card I believe? Although hoping I can break 80 in one of the next 2 rounds as didnt play well last night
