Handicap Problems

[Positive Lift]

So I havn't played golf for 2 years now as my daughter hasnt been well but now shes on the mend ive rejoined another club (a different one from before). Ive been told i need to do my 3 rounds to get a handicap but as far as i remember you can't loose an old handicap you just transfer it. now the thing is i dont mind putting 3 cards in but the course has 2 holes that are shut due to reconstruction and therefor I cant play a full round and wont be able to for another month or so. However I need a handicap as soon as due to wanting to enter a couple of county competitions. Do any of you guys know of a written ruling on handicap transferal so i can present it to the committee so I can back up my claim of being able to keep my old handicap or is it the case that as I havn't played for so long i do need to put another 3 cards in. cheers (sorry for the boring post)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Your handicap is now inactive and so you'll need to put three qualifying cards in.

 

[Colin L]

Hi and welcome.

Firstly, the Congu requirement is for cards to be submitted from 54 holes of golf. This does not necessarily mean 3 x 18 hole rounds but can be any mix of 9 or 18 hole rounds. I suggest you approach your club and ask if in the circumstances you could submit 6 x 9 hole cards. Here's the wording from the Congu website:

Having satisfied the requirements for membership of a Club, CONGU® requires that to get a handicap a player must submit cards from 54 holes of golf, marked by a person approved by the Club. The rounds must be played at that Club over a measured course and may consist of any mix of 9 hole or 18 hole cards, though the preference is for 3 x 18 hole scores.

 

[duncan mackie]

you don't say what your old handicap was, but imply it's below the level that the club will be able to allocate....

you will have to submit cards, and your current course conditions aren't going to help you here as they will need to total 54 holes and be over a measured course ie one (9 or 18 holes) that have an SSS.

however, once you have done that, and on the basis that they come in at 5 or below, the club will then have to refer it all to the county union for any handicap of 5 or better to be allocated.

there's nothing the club can do to either speed up, or circumvent the rules. if you were 'that good' and have your CDH, you may want to approach your county union direct ahead of your proposed entries. Given 2 years, but with access to your history via your CDH, they may be able to do something but the club can't.

 

[Positive Lift]

Ok thanks for that guys Back to plan A then. Patience.... i guess

 

[pbrown7582]

Your handicap is only transferable currently if you rejoin a club within 6 months of leaving a club. Although previous history is suggested to accompany your 3 cards. Good luck and welcome to the madhouse! :lol: enjoy!

 

[williamalex1]

where are you a member ?

 

[duncan mackie]

Although previous history is suggested to accompany your 3 cards.

no, it's compulsory to make the information available to the handicap committee when submitting cards/applying for a handicap.

16.1 covers and states that a handicap can only be granted after full consideration of previous playing history and handicap.

 

[duncan mackie]

you will have to submit cards, and your current course conditions aren't going to help you here as they will need to total 54 holes and be over a measured course ie one (9 or 18 holes) that have an SSS.

I was a little quick on this - it's a preference rather than an absolute requirement that the holes concerned are a measured course.

However, whilst this might be of practical significance to a normal allocation, I think you will find that it would become a pre-requisite when discussing a Cat 1 allocation with the county union.