Saturday 29 March 2014

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITIONS SECRETARY


Ladies, as we approach the new golfing season please check that your Handicap is active.  If any lady  is unsure of her status, I shall be pleased to advise.

LADIES HANDICAPS

• Competition handicaps are required for competitions where a valid handicap is required.

•  Each lady is responsible for her own handicap.

•  Please  check your handicap against the current list  in the Locker Room.

•  Any lady who does not have a “c” after her handicap does not have an active competition handicap.

CONGU RULES FOR LADIES’ HANDICAPS

1. Three qualifying  cards are required to be  returned in the calendar year to retain your handicap.

2. If you fail to return three qualifying cards, then your handicap will be inactive.

3. If your handicap is to be restored within six months of the date on which your handicap was lost, three qualifying cards covering 54 holes must be submitted  at which point your handicap will be reinstated at the same handicap which you  last held.

4. If your handicap has been lost for more than six months, then you must return three qualifying cards covering 54 holes  to have a handicap allotted -  your three scores, your  previous handicap, conditions etc. of the course when the three rounds were played and all other relevant information will be taken into account when allocating a new handicap.

5. If you suffer ill health or injury, it is reasonable to ask you to submit a letter to the Blairgowrie Golf Club Handicap Committee explaining the circumstances so that consideration can be given to your handicap status.  If your handicap has been lost through ill health or injury which has precluded you from returning the specified number of scores to maintain your handicap, the Handicap Committee have discretionary powers  to allow the retention of a competition handicap but only for the period between Annual Reviews  (which usually takes place in November)  or during the previous calendar year.   Thereafter, your handicap will be deemed to have been lost and three qualifying cards require to be returned over 54 holes  in order for you to be allocated a new handicap.


Margaret Kerr.
Competition Secretary