Getting Handicap

freddie1970

I have joined a new club and im looking to get my handicap .Problem is i dont know any members there . Is it strange to put myself down with someone on BRS even if there are other free slots .?

TrueDub

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I'm the same position.

I contacted an old friend who used to be the secretary of my golf club, and asked him that exact question. He said it wouldn't be strange at all, in fact it was to be encouraged. Most if not all members will have been through the same the process and will understand completely.

I haven't tested it yet due to injuries, but I'm hoping to soon once I've recovered.

Deporhostia

It's not strange at all, it's expected

You may feel a bit nervous on the very first shot but just remember we all started in exactly the same way and in my experience no-one cares if you hit the ball well or badly

Enjoy

freddie1970

Thanks for the feedback have just put my name down there. Good way to get to know people as well cheers

Ottoman_1000

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Not strange at all. I'm the only "golfer" out of my group of friends so I don't really know anyone well at my home course. So I just put my name down in random open spots the weekends that I can get out. Obviously I ended up playing with some familiar faces throughout the years, but a lot of the time I'm playing with randomers.

dan_ep82

You can ask the pro shop to pair you up with someone as well, they will know someone willing to do it.

adoall

thats Exactly what I did when I joined - never had an issue

re putting names down I sometimes feel a bit guilty if I don’t put my name down beside someone else in casual golf. I know that people want to work on their games pit don’t want to seem antisocial etc

coillcam

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Just pop yourself down on the BRS on a free line on a non-competition day and go from there. Most people I've met when I joined my home club (or travelled) have been incredibly welcoming and helpful. You might not always get someone to play 18 with you but surely will get a few 9 hole cards in those cases. If timing works for you, grab a quick coffee/tea/pint afterwards with the group. You'll be introduced to other members from here and it's a handy way of giving you some contacts/options for future tee times.

Absolutely ring the pro shop and they might advise you on what group/slot is good to book with. Could be no harm in popping the committee an email and asking if there are any social days/evenings coming up to meet other members. I joined my club as a local who knew a handful of members. Tbf I never got to play with them for months and I'm often a single line with a different group.

PARlance

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I wouldn't feel guilty about that at all, the opposite in fact. If someone was on the time sheet by themselves in the evening I would assume they want to play very quick / only a few holes / work on something.

Frisbee

For me it depends.

If it's a Comp or Open then I will put my name down on a line beside people I don't know 100%.

But if I was thinking of trying to get out in the evening after work and saw a line with someone booked on with a guest I wouldn't put my name down beside them. Probably two mates out for a round and chat and don't want someone tagging along.