Handicap Rules
* NOTE :- The term "Official Source" shall apply to how the member has achieved their handicap and must be verifiable.
: The Wedges handicap committee shall have full control of all members' handicaps with the proviso that the society handicap can never be higher than the member's official source handicap.
: The maximum Wedges handicap is 28 for men and 36 for ladies.
: New members will play off their official source handicap but will not be permitted to win a top 3 prize on their first appearance, this allows the handicap committee to assess the players handicap accuracy. They may however suffer a handicap reduction if "placed".
: Members will start the new season on the same Wedges handicap as they finished the previous season. Subject to a handicap adjustment based on their average handicap and scores.
: Handicaps will be revised according to the following list :-
: SCORE HANDICAP
37 – 38pts down 2 shots
39 – 40pts down 3 shots
41 – 43pts down 4 shots
44 – 45pts down 5 shots
Over 45 - Handicap committee's decision.
The actual handicap adjustment will depend on the player's category:-
CATEGORY HANDICAP ADJUSTMENT
H/C 0 - 3 down 1/3 of dropped shots
H/C 4 – 6 down 1/2 of dropped shots
H/C 7 - 12 down 2/3 of dropped shots
H/C 13 - 36 down Full amount of dropped shots
: Thereby lower handicap players are penalised less than high handicap players.
: The winner on the day will be dropped a minimum of 2 shots. Players coming 2nd & 3rd and scoring less than 37pts will be adjusted down 1 shot. With the handicap category adjustment then being applied
: Players scoring the same amount of points will be dropped the same number of shots (depending on their category), whether placed in the top 3 or outside. For example.... 3rd place scores 35pts and 4th and 5th also score 35pts they would also be dropped accordingly. In all Instances the Handicap category adjustment is applied
: If a player's official source handicap is reduced below their Wedges handicap then the Wedges handicap is reduced accordingly. It is therefore incumbent on the member to inform the handicap secretary of any change before commencing play, failure to do this could result in disqualification.
: If no player achieves a score of 36 points, the handicap secretary in consultation with the handicap committee will decide the handicap revisions on the day.
Upward Revision of Handicap.
: Upward revisions to a member's handicap is achievable if :-
a) The member has a bone fide handicap from an official source and evidence is provided of an increase.
b) The member has not been dropped by Wedges and finishes outside the TOP 10 on a WEDGES day, in this case the member will be entitled to an upward revision of 1 stroke provided it does not exceed their official source handicap.
c) The member has previously been dropped by Wedges and finishes outside the TOP 10 on a WEDGES day. In this case the member will be entitled to an upward revision of 1 stroke.
The new handicap will apply at the next Wedges fixture, the TOP 10 rule will apply until the new handicap is achieved.
A player scores less than 30pts on three consecutive WEDGES fixtures.
The above is subject to the member not having been capped by the handicap committee.
: The handicap committee reserves the right to "CAP" a person's handicap in the event of consistent high scoring.
: A person's handicap may be also be "capped" if they achieve three TOP 3 places in a season.
: Upward revisions will only be awarded in 1 stroke increments.
: No-returns will not be taken into consideration for upward revisions of handicaps, however if there is a genuine reason for a no-return then two's, nearest the pin, longest drive etc. will still be awarded.
: The handicap committee's decision is FINAL.
Stuart Cable Cup Rules
Pairs competitions for Wedges members only. players must have played a minimum of 4 Wedges days prior to the quarter final so that the handicapping of players is fair.
All games to be played on a match play basis. Off the yellow boxes.
¾ The difference off the lowest handicapped player.
If your partner cannot play for whatever reason you must play the match as a single player against the other pair.
If your opponents fail to turn up on the day arranged, then you may claim the match.
Your current Wedges handicap applies.
All matches to be played between Wedges days.
Home advantage will be determined by the toss of a coin. The semi final and final will be played on a neutral venue.
The Stuart Cable Cup is kindly sponsored by our Chairman John Jackson & our Patron Ruth Madoc.
These rules are a guide. The rules of golf and the Wedges rules will always apply. Common sense & sportsmanship would help!!