Handicap review dilemma

[Fyldewhite]

On the evidence available you could ask for a review but I would doubt if you get an increase. Such action under clause 23 (General Play) would need to be in "exceptional circumstances". If every player who couldn't get near to their handicap (and 33 is a lot nearer than many get) after 5 rounds were to request a review the committees would be very busy.

Suggest you play on through the season and play in as many qualifiers as you possibly can. The annual review process could give you up to 2 shots back if your performance does not improve. Like I said on another post the other day, golf is for the long term. It will sort itself out in the end.

 

[Losttheplot]

Just waiting to see what the handicap secretary says. He might not touch it, he might increase it... Who knows.

I have told him I'll be doing the 10 supplementary cards over the next few months as well as the qualifying comps to make sure my handicap is reflecting the standard of golf. Plus I think he'll review it at end of season to make sure it's right.

I'll let you know when I hear back but it probably won't be until next week or so.

 

[JustOne]

I don't get it. You said you want to go up by one shot, does it REALLY make that much of a difference? Even two shots is just the occassional lost ball, ball in hazard and a missed putt. I'd stick with what you have, one shot isn't going to really rock your world.... practice is the answer, even if you don't get time to play much an hour here and there can boost your confidence... or get a lesson.

My buddy off 5 h/cap shot 16pts the other day in a stableford and he's not moaning about being 20 shots worse than his h/cap, he'll just try again next time. H/caps should be based on potential and yours looks right to me.

 

[Marko77]

Id be surprised if you get an increase. Your handicap is reflective of the round your capable of shooting. There is some statistic that says most will only play to their handicap 1 in 3 or 4 rounds or something like that.

I'd imagine the handicap secretary would get a lynching if they were to put you up only for you to shoot another great round and storm the prize pot

Playing to or beating the handicap is great but its not the be all or end all of golf. Just enjoy the challenge of shooting the lowest you possibly can each time you go out would be my advice.

 

[rickg]

practice is the answer,

..............and a new set of Nike vrII pro blades........now where on earth are you going to get hold of a set of those at a bargain price??

 

[Losttheplot]

There is some statistic that says most will only play to their handicap 1 in 3 or 4 rounds or something like that.

Well in my case that's 0 in 40+ rounds this year
Last year: 1 in the whole 12 months, maybe another 40 rounds.

So that's playing to my handicap once in nearly 100 rounds and probably ten rounds shooting 33-30 points. The other 70 rounds shooting under 30 points.

My comp results this year are 93, 84, 97, 84 and 89 gross. Par 71 course.


I hate to admit it to myself but I'm not an 8.6 handicapper. Far from it.

 

[Losttheplot]

practice is the answer,

..............and a new set of Nike vrII pro blades........now where on earth are you going to get hold of a set of those at a bargain price??

I don't know how I get through the day without you Rick!

 

[Marko77]

There is some statistic that says most will only play to their handicap 1 in 3 or 4 rounds or something like that.

Well in my case that's 0 in 40+ rounds this year
Last year: 1 in the whole 12 months, maybe another 40 rounds.

So that's playing to my handicap once in nearly 100 rounds and probably ten rounds shooting 33-30 points. The other 70 rounds shooting under 30 points.

My comp results this year are 93, 84, 97, 84 and 89 gross. Par 71 course.


I hate to admit it to myself but I'm not an 8.6 handicapper. Far from it.

Believe me, I feel your pain. I had one cut the first medal I played this year, since then all I've managed is a couple of buffers. The rest of the time has been .1

It's just so easy to blow the handicap early in the round. Stick at it and I'm sure it will come back to you....That's what I'm telling myself anyway