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handicap ?

  • 31-03-2011 10:31am
    #1
    beller10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    hi,

    i got my GUI handicap last june but have not had much oppertunity to play this year i have now joined another club to keep my handicap but my question is do i have to play a minimum amount of singles competitions to keep my handicap each year. or does it always keep.

    thanks.


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  • #2
    pinseeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭pinseeker


    Far as i know Beller10 once you have gotten your handicap from club and remain member each year it will keep.
    However if you dont play at least 4 counting comps in the year you will not be eligible for the team events the following year.
    Worth bearing in mind should you like to be involved some day.


  • #3
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    Yep, the only requirement at the moment to keeping a valid handicap is that you continue to pay your membership & GUI fee.

    It is possible that at some stage there may be a minimum number of competitions needed to keep your handicap active - I think there is that system in Scotland and England just introduced it for this year. But in Ireland you keep your handicap once you are a member. If you leave a club and join another within 6 months, your handicap can transfer over.
    If you go longer than 6 months without a handicap you have to submit 3 cards at your new club an apply for a new handicap to be allocated.

    The minimum number of rounds mentioned by pinseeker is just specific to those who wish to play Inter-Club golf - i.e. represent your club against another club. Lots of people really enjoy this aspect of competing and so I'd recommend that everyone play at least 4 qualifying competitions during the season so that they can potentially play Inter-Club the following year.


  • #4
    beller10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭beller10


    thanks for that lads. i have no excuse now with this sort of weather.


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