Gasp
Head Pro
In january we start using full difference between handicaps in matchplay events and I just wanted to know what the general feeling about this was. My own view is that handicaps are formulated on a stroke play basis, i.e. if you take a 10 on a hole then 10 is added to your score. In matchplay it doesn't matter if you score 5 or 25, if your opponent makes a 4 then you've lost the hole, therefore eliminating this big score. Having the difference reduced by 3/4 goes some way to eliminating this discrepancy.
My moaning about this may be because I play off 4 and will have to give more shots in the future, but I believe that this new rule discourages players striving to reduce their handicap, and opens the way for the dreaded protectors.
My moaning about this may be because I play off 4 and will have to give more shots in the future, but I believe that this new rule discourages players striving to reduce their handicap, and opens the way for the dreaded protectors.