Val
Ryder Cup Winner
:rofl: well spotted
:rofl: well spotted
Much consternation in the roll up today. Very unhappy that because it's a recognised weekly competition in as much as we publish start times on the web and in the blur for new members to come along and join, it'll become a qualifier. Putts within 6 inches now being begrudgingly talked about being given. That'll hurt some who wouldn't give the putt on a hole in one usually
Old Skier
Tour Winner
If it's a recognised club comp then you can't give anything. Play the game according to the rules and not in the way handicaps continue to be minipulated. What's the problem, low handicappers not as good as they think.
It's a grey area. While it's advertised, so people know the tee will be busy and that they can join, we've never treated it as an official competition ourselves. Handicaps aren't changed for winners and those outside buffer zones and to be honest it's more about turning up, having a laugh and a few drinks after. We've never given putts as there is usually a big kitty to play for and it makes it fairer all round. We're quite happy with the way it is. If we have to give putts to make it NQ then so be it.
Old Skier
Tour Winner
Like I said before, if it's a few mates rolling up for a knock no problem, if it's organized by the club then rules is rules.
And like I said, a grey area! Not organised by the club but SUPPORTED by it
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Deleted member 3432
Guest
Still not sure what the worry about putting handicap on the line is. If it light hearted and a laugh then chances are you may shoot the lights out!
Too many golfers put too much pressure on themselves playing in 'official' comps where the worst that can happen is .1 back.
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
If your handicap is correct then what's to worry about.........?
Old Skier
Tour Winner
Sounds like you really know what should be done.
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
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Old Skier
Tour Winner
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SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
Only shot that twice this year.......no idea otherwise!
Exactly this, unless your hanging on to a handicap you can't play to and are worried about even more 0.1's 😜
I hear members whining that they need more shots and yet only play a handful of weekend comps a year but never miss the many roll ups in the week!
Then you have those that play well in roll ups and clean up but medals get the better of them and ideally would love to be cut!
As such this sorts out both those scenarios so it can only be a good thing, unless your wanting to hang onto a handicap for all the wrong reasons, whether that be to obtain an unfair advantage in roll-ups and nq comps or out of pure vanity.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I'd be happy if every round was a qualifier, like you say, it's just 0.1 and they are supposed to happen.
Junior
Tour Winner
I agree with this. That said, i think its a sad day that something like this has to be brought in to help regulate handicaps. By having an active handicap, you are a member of a club, and therefore golfers have the ability to maintain a fair / true handicap.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
In Homer's case I have some sympathy. Why should their roll-up be a qualifier when the other, smaller roll-ups and everyone else plays their social golf as just that; social?
If the club wants weekly qualifiers they should organise weekly competitions that include everyone, not pick on a particular group
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
If it's a serious roll up with a big number and they all have to putt out on a measured course for it seems decent prize fund then they are playing a qualifying comp
All they need to do to stop it being a qualifying comp is play gimmies etc or use social Handicaps etc - it's what most of the roll ups I have played in do.
bobmac
Major Champion
Will they be able to do away with supplementary cards then?
I doubt it, if I go out as a two-ball I'd have to declare my round if I wanted it to count for my handicap.
I think another question that will come about is, is there a minimum quantity of players for it to constitute a competition format?
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Thinking about how these get recorded... there's a template form supplied. Am thinking that posting one on a Club notice board each month or so, would allow other members to keep an eye on folk recording their Open games that they've heard about them playing. I see there's a mention of sanctions if folk don't comply... chance for self-policing perhaps.
