Prodavid116
Member
So im a member of a golf club and was wondering when should i start handing in my score cards and how do i get a official Handicap?
How to get a Handicap ?
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GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Start handing scores in as soon as you can.
Once you have 3 cards in you will be allocated an initial handicap.
Then just play as much as you can and let it sort itself out.
Once you have 3 cards in you will be allocated an initial handicap.
Then just play as much as you can and let it sort itself out.
Prodavid116
Member
just dont want to hand it in with horrendous scores and have a shocking Handicap
Curls
Journeyman Pro
That’s a common concern, most people have it really. In the old system it used to be the best of your 3 cards not the average, not sure if it’s the same now? But here’s the thing, In the new system Only the best 8 of your last 20 rounds counts to you handicap, so you could literally shoot 100 over and it wouldn’t matter, it will be forgotten about in no time.
Get the cards in. You’ll see in a few weeks you were worried about nothing trust me ??
Get the cards in. You’ll see in a few weeks you were worried about nothing trust me ??
Boomy
Well-known member
Everyone has to start somewhere, embrace your starting handicap, no matter how big, then you get the buzz from watching it come down as you progress.
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
Don't worry about it. We all have to start somewhere.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Expect to need another club member to verify your scores, check with the club for specific details. With covid and a recent change of process there may be some variations.
If you can't sleep feel free to read up on the world handicap system (WHS) ??
If you can't sleep feel free to read up on the world handicap system (WHS) ??
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Biggleswade Blue
Head Pro
Yes, it’s based on the best of your three 18 hole cards, with various adjustments applied. I got my first handicap just before lockdown 3. No one else is interested in what it is, so get the cards in then you have something to aim at, and access to competitions.
Prodavid116
Member
So once i start handing my cards in will the club contact me to sort out my Handicap or what happens?
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
It is what it is. Its just a number whether it be high or low.
It gives you a benchmark to progress against.
Best indicator of you are improving or not
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Not quite sure, but fairly soon you'll be given a CDH number.
If you are in England you'll then be able to register here
https://www.englandgolf.org/my-account/
The club will also likely have some system for booking and tracking
If you are in England you'll then be able to register here
https://www.englandgolf.org/my-account/
The club will also likely have some system for booking and tracking
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
Best way is to have a word with your club pro. I'm sure he can help sort you out and get you going.
As for having a high handicap, dont worry about it and just think how satisfying it will be to have that high handicap and have it diminish as you improve.
As for having a high handicap, dont worry about it and just think how satisfying it will be to have that high handicap and have it diminish as you improve.
Boomy
Well-known member
The process: You put your 3 cards in. The club sets you up a CDH number. They work out your handicap. They’ll likely email you your handicap index/the info and then you can track it on the My EG app (or your club website if it’s like most clubs I know)
Edit: As mentioned above speak with your club pro or secretary and they’ll be able to go through it all direct with you ??
Edit: As mentioned above speak with your club pro or secretary and they’ll be able to go through it all direct with you ??
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I am not one in favour of getting cards in the moment you join a club however you should start doing it as soon as you know way your round the course (in golfing terms).
Once you have been given an initial handicap it can jump around al over the place as scores are added and it is important to try to get 16 cards in ASAP because it is only at that stage will your handicap reasonable stabilise.
You do not have to play in a comp to put in cards they can be done every time you play provided you have a marker with you. They are done on the basis of Stableford so you can still pick up - for initial handicap you can pick up when your score exceeds twice the par and once you have a handicap when your score is equal to or exceeds a nett double bogey (the point at which the score for the hole is zero points).
Do not worry about having a high handicap at most clubs you will only be playing against similarly handicapped player.
If you have not looked it up already they take the best card, any hole worse than twice the par is reduced to that, the score is totalled and then you get approximately 90% of the difference between the total and the Course Rating to a maximum of 54.
Once you have been given an initial handicap it can jump around al over the place as scores are added and it is important to try to get 16 cards in ASAP because it is only at that stage will your handicap reasonable stabilise.
You do not have to play in a comp to put in cards they can be done every time you play provided you have a marker with you. They are done on the basis of Stableford so you can still pick up - for initial handicap you can pick up when your score exceeds twice the par and once you have a handicap when your score is equal to or exceeds a nett double bogey (the point at which the score for the hole is zero points).
Do not worry about having a high handicap at most clubs you will only be playing against similarly handicapped player.
If you have not looked it up already they take the best card, any hole worse than twice the par is reduced to that, the score is totalled and then you get approximately 90% of the difference between the total and the Course Rating to a maximum of 54.
rulefan
Tour Winner
Where did you find that?
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I was quoting pre WHS. (I am not involved with initial handicaps any more)
Just seen it has changed to Par + 5 strokes (maximum) I never noticed the change, too much other stuff to take in.
"8 on a par 3 wow"
I have also noticed that there is now no other calculation shown in the manual.
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Biggleswade Blue
Head Pro
I’d been playing a few years occasionally, then more frequently for a few months until I put my three cards in. As a result, my lowest round of the three was reasonably representative of my best golf. Since then, my scores are relatively stable with the occasional blowout which won’t matter. I am slowly improving so would expect the handicap to move slowly down as a result if averaging.
This chart summarises the calc for the first 20 rounds
and you can work through the finer details by looking online at the intricate details, or some of the other threads in this forum if you want to.
https://www.englandgolf.org/wp-cont...es-of-Handicapping-Player-Reference-Guide.pdf
I like numbers and stats so enjoyed a few hours working it all through to start to understand it. You don’t need to though - just play, write down your strokes taken, and hand it in. They (the software) will do the rest.
This chart summarises the calc for the first 20 rounds
and you can work through the finer details by looking online at the intricate details, or some of the other threads in this forum if you want to. https://www.englandgolf.org/wp-cont...es-of-Handicapping-Player-Reference-Guide.pdf
I like numbers and stats so enjoyed a few hours working it all through to start to understand it. You don’t need to though - just play, write down your strokes taken, and hand it in. They (the software) will do the rest.
Prodavid116
Member
So only other thing is I play on my own most of the time as I don’t know anyone at the club would I be able to ask someone willing to sign my cards so I can hand them in as long as they trust me ?
Biggleswade Blue
Head Pro
You're supposed to play with another member. Have a word in the proshop or with the office and they will sort you out with someone friendly. At our club, we are encouraged to add ourselves to vacant slots on bookings, and so if you are brave enough to do that, someone in that group will be able to do it.
Prodavid116
Member
Ah right ok well tomorrow i have a group behind me so may ask them
