Just checked ours on how diddle eye doo, we have one off of 54, sure hope he plays late at the weekends 
New H/C (54) Comp Changes
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HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
Just checked ours on how diddle eye doo, we have one off of 54, sure hope he plays late at the weekends
You and me both.
C&R
Assistant Pro
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Jamesbrown
Head Pro
None on my list.
I think it’s a good idea to have 54 handicaps.
Then when I go to book on a comp I can see the handicap and avoid.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll play with anyone of a decent ability, who’s quick and knows when to pick up. And most importantly likes a laugh and gets me a pint or five afterwards.
But anything over 28 and I would suggest some lessons and come back another season.
I think it’s a good idea to have 54 handicaps.
Then when I go to book on a comp I can see the handicap and avoid.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll play with anyone of a decent ability, who’s quick and knows when to pick up. And most importantly likes a laugh and gets me a pint or five afterwards.
But anything over 28 and I would suggest some lessons and come back another season.
full_throttle
Tour Winner
just had a quick peek at our handicap list,
we have one chap who has gone up to 34, his last 6 scores playing off 28 was as follows, 26-26-24-31-21-22
we have one chap who has gone up to 34, his last 6 scores playing off 28 was as follows, 26-26-24-31-21-22
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Don't agree. Golf needs to be inclusive and providing they play quickly, pick up (or play provisionals) and keep up with the group ahead then let them play. Saying anything over 28 needs lessons comes over as elitist. There may be something significant that affects their game. Are you going to stop them playing and indeed playing comps?
HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
What happens when the group in front have a few high handicaps and a 54 handicap and the group behind are keeping up with them but the group up front have already lost a hole or two. It's a minefield maybe they should be allowed to start playing in the ladies medals or even the junior medals first before we let them out in the main competitions
rosecott
Money List Winner
Just checked ours on how diddle eye doo, we have one off of 54, sure hope he plays late at the weekends
I suspect it's probably a Junior. The new system lumps them all together - Juniors, disabled etc etc.
Wasn't there a recent 54 handicap topic where this was discussed, sure there was, didn't it get abusive towards certain members, sure it did, didn't it end up getting locked, sure it did....
Get them on the local 9 holer where they can dig about with the rest oh the chappers and lets leave the proper golf to us that can knock it round in less than 80ish.
Get them on the local 9 holer where they can dig about with the rest oh the chappers and lets leave the proper golf to us that can knock it round in less than 80ish.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It's down to each group/player to be responsible for keeping up with play so group should let the group behind through if they've lost a hole. It's nothing more than basic etiquette and I hope you're joking with your other comment. If they pay their membership and have a handicap why should they play with women/juniors. Very poor
rosecott
Money List Winner
Do you mean the group with the 54 have lost a hole or two? If so, why have they not been educated on when to call groups through?
HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
Its a way to get them startes and hopefully enjoy thebgame rather than get frustrated and pee of all the other players behind them.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
Yup seen that at our place, they were a good hole and a half behind.
Playing off 14, 4 and 8
HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
Listen there is a lot more hackers out there that have been playing for years that don't let groups behind through so what's their excuse.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Nope, disagree. You pay your membership, and then get told you can't play in the comp with your mates and have to go out with kids or the ladies. Not going to do anything for membership.
HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
it's funny you say that's as that's my way of thinking. I pay my money and don't want to play with a 54 or even a 36 handicapper and I bet there is a lot of guys thinking this, so would clubs be better off taking in a few more hackers and end up losing better players who don't want their day to be ruined with these guys the game is long enough at the moment
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Just comes across to me as a huge handicap snob
Garush34
Journeyman Pro
Well its possible that they wouldn't want to play with you, the game needs more players, if this is the way to get them playing then we should go ahead. It seems most places at the moment complain about 4-5 hour rounds, so why does it change things.
What if you get a new member joining your group for a comp, do you ask them what they normally shoot and if it's too high turn them away because you dont want to see that many shots.
Garush34
Journeyman Pro
Nothing wrong with a 9 holer. A golf course is still a golf course.
hovis
Tour Winner
i agree with hank. playing with a high handicaper can be soul destroying. especially looking for balls on every hole. alot of times its twice on every hole.
people say this attitude is bad and to an extent i agree but most people just don't want to admit it because they're more concerned about being liked by others
