Official Society Handicaps

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LCVreg said:
Things are changing in this world - so do golf clubs and their systems which include the restrictive and over complicated Congu
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So, if the CONGU system is restrictive and over complicated why would you want society golfers to be similarly restricted?
 
If people want an official handicap without paying out too much up front, the simple way is to join a golf club based at a municipal or pay and play course. That is how I got my initial handicap. :)
 
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Whilst I do not agree with the OP that golfers who only play Society golf should have an official CONGU handicap ( and I fall into this category), I have to back him up with regard to Society handicaps possibly being 'more correct' than some official handicap. Some posters are falling into the predictable trend of being overly pedantic with regard to terminology, mostly with the qualifier term. Posters need to take the time and understand what is actually meant and not pick up on the odd word. What the OP was meaning is Society handicaps are adjusted (by whatever means) after each round the member plays and not just on a couple of rounds a year (obviously generalising here;)). Also, Societies play at different courses so there are no vanity handicaps from 'easy' courses or perceived bandits on 'hard' courses that travel well.
Going back to the original question, why doesn't the OP get his Society attached to a club and get a deal for Society members. I am the Secretary of a military Society and we get a discounted membership at a local club which we use for our annual championships. You have to join the Society and get the full benefits of club membership but still pay a reduced green fee - everybody is happy
 
LCVreg said:
All my society meets are qualifyers for our own handicaps!
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All my society meets are qualifiers for the purpose of the society and people get reduced and increased based on winning scores, not on any proper calculation based on the course which, in my experience is how most if not all society's operate.

You mentioned that many of your society members are club members so they appear to be ok with the current system.

I take it that your not a club member.
 
Old Skier said:
All my society meets are qualifiers for the purpose of the society and people get reduced and increased based on winning scores, not on any proper calculation based on the course which, in my experience is how most if not all society's operate.

You mentioned that many of your society members are club members so they appear to be ok with the current system.

I take it that your not a club member.
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If you read what I have said, I certainly am a club member, an ex captain, and quite a lot more! - I am trying to help all golfers, not those who aspire to being privileged by being club members! - I have alwsy said that golf should be available to all and everyone - many of those corrosponding on this forum have a very blinkered outlook on life - a bit of "I'm alright Jack!" scenario I feel - why can't these people see that there is an alternative outlook to their own un-moving views!
 
Neilds said:
Whilst I do not agree with the OP that golfers who only play Society golf should have an official CONGU handicap ( and I fall into this category), I have to back him up with regard to Society handicaps possibly being 'more correct' than some official handicap. Some posters are falling into the predictable trend of being overly pedantic with regard to terminology, mostly with the qualifier term. Posters need to take the time and understand what is actually meant and not pick up on the odd word. What the OP was meaning is Society handicaps are adjusted (by whatever means) after each round the member plays and not just on a couple of rounds a year (obviously generalising here;)). Also, Societies play at different courses so there are no vanity handicaps from 'easy' courses or perceived bandits on 'hard' courses that travel well.
Going back to the original question, why doesn't the OP get his Society attached to a club and get a deal for Society members. I am the Secretary of a military Society and we get a discounted membership at a local club which we use for our annual championships. You have to join the Society and get the full benefits of club membership but still pay a reduced green fee - everybody is happy
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Quite!
 
LCVreg said:
If you read what I have said, I certainly am a club member, an ex captain, and quite a lot more! - I am trying to help all golfers, not those who aspire to being privileged by being club members! - I have alwsy said that golf should be available to all and everyone - many of those corrosponding on this forum have a very blinkered outlook on life - a bit of "I'm alright Jack!" scenario I feel - why can't these people see that there is an alternative outlook to their own un-moving views!
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Sorry but you are continuing to fail to answer why the inability to hold an "official" handicap will deter people from taking up the game.

A society is perfectly at liberty to operate their own handicaps in order to try to ensure an even contest.
 
Muni golf still alive and well and living in Scotland ☺

Some municipal courses even have multiple clubs playing over them 😉
 
LCVreg said:
If you read what I have said, I certainly am a club member, an ex captain, and quite a lot more! - I am trying to help all golfers, not those who aspire to being privileged by being club members! - I have alwsy said that golf should be available to all and everyone - many of those corrosponding on this forum have a very blinkered outlook on life - a bit of "I'm alright Jack!" scenario I feel - why can't these people see that there is an alternative outlook to their own un-moving views!
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Let's just turn it around a bit.

All these non club members which you seem to be suggesting is the future of golf, with no home clubs but the ability to potter around the country picking and choosing when they play, how do the actual golf courses survive and where is the finances coming from for the day to day costs to enable your society lads continue to play.
 
Old Skier said:
Let's just turn it around a bit.

All these non club members which you seem to be suggesting is the future of golf, with no home clubs but the ability to potter around the country picking and choosing when they play, how do the actual golf courses survive and where is the finances coming from for the day to day costs to enable your society lads continue to play.
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Why is so hard to some of you that clubs and societies are the same - they are people trying to enjoy a lovely game - some club members seem to think that they are Gods gift - sadly this forum seems to attract them - bye
 
LCVreg said:
Why is so hard to some of you that clubs and societies are the same - they are people trying to enjoy a lovely game - some club members seem to think that they are Gods gift - sadly this forum seems to attract them - bye
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What a coin flipper! Bye to you too.
 
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