DAY 9
A player's Low Handicap Index is remembered within the handicap formula - this is the lowest Handicap Index they have held in the last 12 months.
The Low Handicap Index provides a reference point against which the current Handicap Index can be compared.
If the new Index is more than a certain number of strokes above the Low Handicap Index, the cap is triggered.
The Soft Cap suppresses upward movement when the difference between the new calculated Index and the Low Index is greater than 3.
The Hard Cap prevents further upward movement by placing a hard ceiling at 5 above the Low Index.
More information on Soft & Hard Caps click HERE
DAY 8
A score differential which is at least 7.0 strokes or more better than the player's Handicap Index at the time the round was played.
Score can be from any format of play, competitive or general play and this in not restricted to competition scores.
More information on Exceptional Score Reduction click HERE
DAY 7
At the end of each day, a PLAYING CONDITIONS CALCULATION (PCC) takes place automatically, behind the scenes, to determine if scores made at the course were significantly higher or lower than expected.
If scores were unusually low or high, a PCC adjustment of between -1 and +3 will be applied to your score differential calculation to reflect the playing conditions on the day.
More information on Playing Conditions Calculation click HERE
DAY 6
The Course Rating system forms the foundation for the Rules of Handicapping.
The system enables handicaps to be portable by adjusting a player's handicap according to the relative difficulty of the golf course being played.
More information on Course and Slope Rating click HERE
DAY 5
Under WHS, one of the key aims is to provide golfers with more opportunities to submit counting scores.
The factors that will mean a score is acceptable for handicapping purposes are outlined in the Rules for Handicapping, which can be found by clicking HERE
More information on Acceptable Scores click HERE
Here is the draw for the Texas Scramble on Sat 24th Oct.
DAY 4
A player should submit their score as soon as possible on the day of play, after completion of their round and before midnight (local time).
The handicap calculation will take place every night at a specific time and a golfer's new handicap index will be calculated ready for the following day. A golfer will be able to view their new Handicap Index on the Scottish Golf Platform (via the website or App) or through their own golf club.
If a golfer's score is not submitted on the day of play it will not be used in the Playing Conditions Calculations.
More information on Frequency of Handicap Index Updates click HERE
DAY 3
As part of WHS, golfers will have a Course and Playing Handicap.
Your COURSE HANDICAP will be the number of strokes a player receives, before handicap allowances, from a specific set of tees as determined by the Slope Rating.
The COURSE HANDICAP is adjusted for any handicap allowances or Terms of the Competition. It represents the actual number of strokes the player gives or receives for the format of golf being played.
For more information on Course and Playing Handicap click HERE
DAY 2
One of the most common questions golfers will ask each other is, what is your handicap?
Under WHS, the way in which a handicap will be calculated will change slightly, and golfers will receive a new Handicap Index.
A Handicap Index is designed to represent your demonstrated ability. It is calculated by averaging the best 8 scores differentials out of the most recent 20 within your scoring record, which can be made up of both competition and general play scores.
More information on Handicap Index Calculations click HERE
DAY 1
Over the next 2 weeks Scottish Golf are running a social media campaign focusing on the key features of WHS, helping golfers across Scotland better understand the new system for handicapping ahead of it launch next month.
We will be posting all the information on this blog page in small daily snippets to allow all golfers to understand the changes in the handicapping system.
With WHS coming into play in Scotland on 2nd November 2020, many golfers across Scotland will be asking "why are we moving to a new Handicap system?
WHS aims to provide maximum enjoyment for all who play the game. The new system will enable players of any ability, from anywhere in the world, to play and compete with others on a fair basis. This will be the case whether in competition, or during a casual round.
WHS will encourage as many golfers of differing abilities, genders and nationalities to be able to take their handicap to any course in the world where they will be able to compete on a fair basis.
Another key aim of WHS is that it will indicate, with accuracy, the score a golfer is reasonably capable of achieving on any course around the world, playing under normal conditions.
On Saturday Gents Captain Norman Dyce handed over a cheque for £891.65 to his chosen charity JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Accepting the cheque on behalf of JDRF is Malcolm & Helen Taylor.
A huge thank you to all the members who helped support this charity over the past 2 years.
Hello Everyone,
The results for the Presidents Cup will be forthcoming, an issue with ClubV1 has delayed a final closing of the competition.
UPDATE:
The committee has decided that we will extend the season by 1 week. Next Saturday will be the Texas scramble sign up sheet is in the folder. the draw will be done as usual.
Saturday the 31st Oct, we will try to fit in the October Medal that was rained out, this will be weather dependant. (we know that some did complete a round previously but the committee had decided to call the tournament due to flooded greens).
Sign up sheet is in the folder for this Medal.
The AGM and prizegiving has been cancelled due to the current COVID restrictions, and the secretary will send out details regarding this forthwith.
If you have any questions please contact Mike Stiell.
Here is the draw for the Presidents Cup.
Big Thank you to Brian Duncan for all his help.
Here are the results for the Transco Cup and DWAM
Winner of the Transco Cup = Brian Duncan
Winner of the DWAM = Chris Flannigan
Here is the draw for the Transco Cup and DWAM
The highlighted players have won a medal. So are playing for the Transco Cup the rest are DWAM
