Important - handicaps-non-qualifying scores
THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANYONE PLAYING AT AN AWAY CLUB IN OPEN AND OTHER COMPETITIONS AND IN ROLL-UPS OR FIDDLES ETC AT THE CHASE.
It is now a requirement that members playing in non-qualifying competitions at away clubs return their scores to the handicap committee to be used for handicap reviews. This includes both individual and team scores and applies to singles, am-ams and 4bbb rounds. Casual social golf is excluded as are foursomes, Greensomes and Texas scrambles. To comply members are asked to place a signed copy of the appropriate scorecard in the handicap box.
This card should indicate details of the course, format, tees used as well as member's names and, of course, the scores.
There is no need to complete all scores in any form of team competition, only the scores which count for the competition. However, failure to comply with this requirement is a breach of player's obligations under handicap procedures and if the committee becomes aware of such breaches it will need to consider disciplinary action against members which, following advice from England Golf is likely to include suspension of their handicap for a period. Also England Golf would like other informal competitions e.g. roll ups and fiddles etc. to return cards to the handicap committee to be taken into account at reviews. Organisers of such competitions are, therefore, asked to ensure that copies of scores are returned to a member of the handicap committee. Whilst this is not a mandatory requirement failure to do so may mean that the committee will consider taking action against all members of such groups if we become aware that e.g. members are playing off a higher handicap in club competitions than justified by their results in roll ups, fiddles etc.. We would, therefore, urge all members of such groups to ensure that organisers do make their scores available to the committee.
It would help our deliberations at review if the cards could indicate if course conditions have been unusual
E.g. temporary greens in play.
Jonathan Bowen,
Handicap Committee
Now is your last chance to take advantage of our great winter coaching offers. It's not too late to give your game a tune up ready for the new season. Our winter coaching packages run until the end of March. To take advantage of one of our winter coaching offers be sure to book your first lesson or package by the 31st March.
Please see the poster here for all the prices and packages on offer.
For more information and to book your place please call the performance centre on 01785712888 or please click here to request a booking.
What's Coming Up?
Saturday, 18 March - Captains Drive In & Gala Dinner (To book your place at the Gala Dinner, please see a member of the food and beverage team).
Sunday, 19 March - St Patricks Day Challenge.
Wilson Staff Demo Day
Like fingerprints, every golfer is unique with a golf swing specific to them. This stresses the importance of getting custom fit for your golf equipment. Helping you maximize your game. Please join us for our Wilson Staff demo day. This will be a great opportunity for you to try and receive a FREE custom fitting appointment for the latest products they have to offer.
Location - Driving Range.
Date - Wednesday, 22 March
Time- 2:30pm till 5:30pm.
Please click here to request your FREE appointment.
The Masters Sweep The second sweep is up!
The MASTERS sweep is up and running in the starters hut. It will be a lucky dip with 50 names on the sheet of the top 50 most fancied golfers by the bookies to win the green jacket at Augusta in April.
Its only £2 per go and we will fill it three to four times between now and the tournament, so plenty of opportunity to have a go and win yourself a shop voucher. The pay-out for each sweep filled is £50 for 1st, £30.00 for second and £20.00 for third.
The Ladies AGM will be held on Wednesday 15th March 2017 at 1.45pm.
Nomination forms are to be found on the noticeboard in the Ladies locker room from mid-February.
Tuesday 21st March Mixed Charity event - Diamond Cup.
Winter presentations will be made on Wednesday 22nd March 2017.
Tuesday 28th March Ladies match V Ingestre (away) any member can put their name on the list to play in these matches (any handicap). A good way to play other courses.
Thursday 20th April Katherine House Comp at the Chase.
