Have you ever been asked to produce a handicap cert?

[HomerJSimpson]

Played Sunningdale and not been asked. Nor was I asked at Wentworth but think this is more a West course thing now, certainly what I've been told from members there

 

[Fish]

Played Sunningdale and not been asked. Nor was I asked at Wentworth but think this is more a West course thing now, certainly what I've been told from members there

Good job they didn't ask to watch you take a couple of shots

 

[azazel]

Only ever been asked once and that was at an Audi golf competition. Had the SGU app on the phone so not a problem.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

at these courses would they accept just your CDH number or do they need an actual certificate? Where do they stand with people whose handicaps have gone inactive?

 

[matt71]

Old course and starter checked it on his little shee

 

[Old Skier]

at these courses would they accept just your CDH number or do they need an actual certificate? Where do they stand with people whose handicaps have gone inactive?

An inactive h/c shouldn't make any difference unless you are entering one of their comps where an active/completion handicap is a condition of entry.

 

[hines57]

In 30 years of golf travel, never been asked to produce one.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Things must have changed at Vilamoura, none of my group needed to produce a certificate, even though we are all decent golfer. But those we followed can't have been proper golfers, they were painful to watch - and half pished before they even started (drinking Super Bok on the first tee).

 

[CallawayKid]

Had to supply my CDH number when entering a competition in the Czech Republic...and again at the end as I'd won it so they needed to check my handicap was correct again.
Always put a copy of the cert on my phone if needed when going places when it states on the website but not been asked.

CK

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Been asked a few times but explained nicely what CDH numbers are about. Woodhall Spa should be the last place to asked for a cert as this was something introduced by England Golf and CONGU.

Time for some to move into the 21st century by the looks of things. Understand why they ask abroad but shouldn't ever be an issue in the UK.

We don't ask for handicap certificates, we ask if you can bring your CDH number or handicap certificate if you have no idea what we are talking about, you would be surprised how many people have no idea what a CDH number is.

 

[North Mimms]

Never been asked when playing social golf at various courses worldwide.

Always asked when playing an Open, even if nQ. Amazed that there are opens which don't ask for a certificate

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Saunton GC - many moons ago. These days I just keep my CDH number on my phone so have that if asked.

 

[londonlewis]

St Enodoc asked for one. The only placed i've ever been asked.

 

[Radbourne2010]

Nike Matchplay Championship advise to bring Handicap Certificates to all matches. After playing a 23 handicapper from Brookmans Park on Saturday I now know why. Short game like Seve & putted like Spieth (literally as he looked at the hole whilst putting). Just didn't feel right giving a shot a hole, especially on Par 3's.

 

[Foxholer]

The Old Course (once out of 5), Muirfield (who then keep a copy) and Royal Birkdale (where I had to get it faxed as I'd forgotten it!).

 

[FairwayDodger]

In Scotland you can get your handicap certificate on the SGU phone app.

Just downloaded that. Very simple and just what is needed. I'll never be caught without a handicap cert now!