Playing handicap

[Jaco]

When an open comp at a club says ‘maximum playing handicap 18’, does that mean you can play if you’re a higher h’cap, but you’ll be treated as 18 h’cap for the purposes of the comp?

Or is it only open to those of 18 or below?

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

I've experienced both. Some Clubs use WHS 18 max. Some say if you're a higher handicap, you have to play off 18 + the slope.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

As per @Yorkshire Hacker I've also seen both, although higher than 18 as the limit. Best to message the club concerned and clarify which they mean.

 

[Slab]

When I've seen it in place it usually says Max Handicap Allowance, so players with a higher handicap can enter and know they'll be limited to XX

 

[jim8flog]

When an open comp at a club says ‘maximum playing handicap 18’, does that mean you can play if you’re a higher h’cap, but you’ll be treated as 18 h’cap for the purposes of the comp?

Or is it only open to those of 18 or below?

ditto to Yorkshire Hacker

I have seen both

 

[Albo]

Yes have seen both