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Hi

Does anyone on here play at Mearns Castle?

I am a beginner who will be looking to put in some cards for handicap in the coming months, I don't know anyone at the club other than the Pro i have been getting lessons from and was wondering if anyone would come round with me and sign my card sometime.

Is mostly likely going to be weekends until the light nights come in then possibly a weekday evening.

Let me know.
 
Is it only a club member at your club that can sign your card, you could put a notice on one of the boards some kind member might sign your cards, if a member of another club could sign it I would help you out no problem mate
 
Cheers Mate.

Im not sure, I think it is anyone with a handicap but i will check next time I'm in.

I will give you a shout in a few weeks once the weather improves and we can arrange a round.
 
casuk said:
Is it only a club member at your club that can sign your card, you could put a notice on one of the boards some kind member might sign your cards, if a member of another club could sign it I would help you out no problem mate
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i think it has to be a member.

good idea on something on the noticeboard, or ask the pro to introduce you to some people who might sign a card for you
 
Maybe one of the East Ren guys on here can help you out? Can you do a card or cards at another course completed by a member of that club and hand it in to your own club for handicap purposes.

But would be easier if you just stuck a notice up or asked the pro or the reception desk to try and sort something for you?
 
Golf is a tough game to take up alone.
I was always lucky to have friends with whom to play after my uncle got me started.

I doubt that I'd have taken to the game otherwise.

On the other hand, however, there are plenty of people who've found a way to break into the game on their own.
I'm sure that there's a way to establish a handicap, but it's got to be more difficult.
 
Cheers all.

I will def be asking the Pro to put me in touch with some other players, just thought id stick a note up here in case any members frequented the forum.
 
Ye Olde Boomer said:
Golf is a tough game to take up alone.
I was always lucky to have friends with whom to play after my uncle got me started.

I doubt that I'd have taken to the game otherwise.

On the other hand, however, there are plenty of people who've found a way to break into the game on their own.
I'm sure that there's a way to establish a handicap, but it's got to be more difficult.
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probably easier in the UK as our handicaps are based on Competition play, so you can play in a comp and mark for handicap for your 3 cards, wher as all your cards are taken so bounce games.
 
I done it all myself i asked on here for advice and it really helped me out but almost everything from finding a club to joining to handicap was all just asking people and figuring it out myself, iv now been a member for 3 years and I still dont really know anyone at the club and that doesn't bother me I'm only interested in playing, but for new members there should be some type of buddy system that seasoned members can school newbies on the ins and outs of a club help with hc ect
 
Is it Sandyhills you play at?

Do you play in comps? is that not a good way to get to know some folk at the club?

Im just not at a level i would feel comfortable playing with experienced groups so chance to get to know other members are limited.
 
jamiet7682 said:
Is it Sandyhills you play at?

Do you play in comps? is that not a good way to get to know some folk at the club?

Im just not at a level i would feel comfortable playing with experienced groups so chance to get to know other members are limited.
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Aye mate, I play in my club comps and i just asked people who were going out if i could join to get my card signed and everyone was brand new I explained that I was new and I apologised for my play before hand that kind of broke the ice, if played with single hc and worse than me with no issues
 
Same here. When I joined East Ren, I played at the club, hung around after for a drink, got chatting to a few people and played in medals for my handicap. I just put my name down for the medal, marked as "For Handicap" and got my three cards in. I got to know lots of people soon enough.
If you ever fancy a game around East Ren, just drop me a message.
 
Cheers Robster.

Registration for the Medals seems to be via the BRS app so not sure if i could just book then tell the group upon my arrival it would be for handicap.

I'll be sure and take you up on that offer once i improve a little bit more.
 
Robster59 said:
Same here. When I joined East Ren, I played at the club, hung around after for a drink, got chatting to a few people and played in medals for my handicap. I just put my name down for the medal, marked as "For Handicap" and got my three cards in. I got to know lots of people soon enough.
If you ever fancy a game around East Ren, just drop me a message.
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If that offer extends to me I'll be there in a flash
 
Could you suggest to the club that a Facebook members group gets set up? Maybe they have a WhatsApp group or equivalent without you being aware.
 
jamiet7682 said:
Cheers Robster.

Registration for the Medals seems to be via the BRS app so not sure if i could just book then tell the group upon my arrival it would be for handicap.

I'll be sure and take you up on that offer once i improve a little bit more.
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I am sure you should be able to book yourself into a medal slot - and when you turn up you just tell then you are doing cards for your handicap and ask if one of them can do a card for you. Won't make any difference to the others playing with you - one of them will mark your card - as they would be doing in any case.
 
Virtuocity - good idea, i will inquire with the Pro if such a thing exists.

Cheers Hogan, I will do that, seems like the simplest solution, which is usually the best.
 
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