Handicap and Golfnet

Gerry1995

Hi guys, I have just changed clubs, in Feb actually however despite having handed in a valid handicap cert from my old club my new club still has not updated my new card or record in Golfnet with my handicap details. So, is that necessary to allow me play in other clubs opens or do I have to sit it out.

golfwallah

Gerry1995 wrote: »

Hi guys, I have just changed clubs, in Feb actually however despite having handed in a valid handicap cert from my old club my new club still has not updated my new card or record in Golfnet with my handicap details. So, is that necessary to allow me play in other clubs opens or do I have to sit it out.

You'll need an official handicap to play in opens (or more precisely to win a prize or qualify for handicap adjustment) ..... though some clubs may allow you to play based on your old handicap.

Your records should have been updated by now on Golfnet, so best follow up your new club re status of your new handicap card ... to err is human, etc.

Meanwhile, ring in advance of playing opens to see if they will allow you to play.

charlieIRL

golfwallah wrote: »

You'll need an official handicap to play in opens (or more precisely to win a prize or qualify for handicap adjustment) ..... though some clubs may allow you to play based on your old handicap.

Your records should have been updated by now on Golfnet, so best follow up your new club re status of your new handicap card ... to err is human, etc.

Meanwhile, ring in advance of playing opens to see if they will allow you to play.

i just checked mine there since you mentioned it and my handicap isn't transferred to my new club either and is still listed as old club. My membership of old club only ran out saturday though.

Gerry1995

Thanks for that, I got my new card on 8th Feb finished in old club 29th feb. Constant chasing new club to no avail, just have to keep trying. In relation to my previous playing record in GolfNet, it's wiped now as old club cancelled it, is that right also, it seems stupid now as I have no record of previous playing.

golfwallah

With so much competition out there for members, reports of delays in transferring handicaps from old to new clubs are indicators that some clubs still leave a lot to be desired in terms of good member / customer service and keeping the member/ customer at the centre of things.

If you are not happy with the time taken to transfer your handicap, find out who the point of contact is for the Handicap Committee (e.g. ask other members, find out who is Handicap Secretary, approach any Committee Member or the Captain, etc.).

On a point of information, the Club’s Responsibilities include setting up a Handicap Committee (CONGU booklet on the Unified Handicapping System, page 16). The Handicap Committee’s Responsibilities as regards maintaining up to date members’ handicap records are on page 17 of same booklet - see link attached:
http://www.englishgolfunion.org/e-brochure/index.html

PhilipMarlowe

There isn't a system in place where your records move with you in the sense of having a number for life but (apparently) you can ask your handicap sec to ask the gui to transfer your previous (golfnet) history over to your new number... It's messy, but it's worth supplying your old number to your new club and having them make the request and see if it works in your case.

Plus 10

Gerry1995 wrote: »

Hi guys, I have just changed clubs, in Feb actually however despite having handed in a valid handicap cert from my old club my new club still has not updated my new card or record in Golfnet with my handicap details. So, is that necessary to allow me play in other clubs opens or do I have to sit it out.

Same here - new club very quick to cash the cheque - no letter acknowledging receipt - slow at replying to e-mails, insisting on "official handicap cert" from old club rather than golfnet handicap certificate.

Application sent start of march - still no new GUI card

Rikand

charlieIRL wrote: »

i just checked mine there since you mentioned it and my handicap isn't transferred to my new club either and is still listed as old club. My membership of old club only ran out saturday though.

Head out to the club and double check it anyways. Our Handicap Sec has been known to be a little sluggish on occasion to get things going so no harm in getting into the secretary and leaving a note.

charlieIRL

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

Head out to the club and double check it anyways. Our Handicap Sec has been known to be a little sluggish on occasion to get things going so no harm in getting into the secretary and leaving a note.

i was chatting a friend of mine there who is a long time member and he gave me the mobile number of the handicap secretary so i'll give him a buzz later.