FROM THE HANDICAP CHAIRMAN’S DESK

For those new members (and for the old members who may have forgotten) here is how the IESGA Handicap System works. New members with a GHIN Index will use their USGA Index for the first 3 tournaments. But, new members without an established GHIN Index will use the Callaway System for the first 3 tournaments. You will not be placed in a flight (1-4) until after your Callaway system handicap is figured at the completion of your round. Therefore, you will not be eligible for one of the four closest to the pin awards in that round..

After a member has played 3 tournaments handicaps are computed as follows: Average the 2 lowest differentials, (a “differential” is the difference between a players “Adjusted Score” using stroke control and the rating of the course played).Average the 2 lowest differentials and multiply by .96. The closest whole number is the handicap. After a member has played 4 tournaments, average the 2 lowest differentials and multiply  by .96. The closest whole number is the handicap. After a member has played 5 tournaments, average the 3 lowest differentials, and multiply by .96, the closest whole number is the handicap.

         Stroke Control is based on the Rated Handicap of each hole as noted on the score card.  For a “Scratch” or “Plus” handicap player, no score more than 1 over par is used. For players with handicaps 1 through 18 no more than two strokes over par is used for the number of holes equal to the handicap. For handicaps 19 and above 3 strokes over par is used for the number of holes equal to the handicap and 2 strokes over par for the balance.

     To figure the team Best Ball the scorer will proceed as follows: a player with a 10 handicap is allowed 1 stroke off each of the first 10 handicap holes. A player with a 23 handicap is allowed 2 strokes off the first 5 handicap holes and 1 stroke off the balance. The score for the fifth member of a fivesome will not be used for the Best Ball score.

    We play “Summer Rules” unless advised by the Tournament Chairman. Score cards are TO BE COMPLETED through the net score. No improving your lie. HOLE-OUT all putts. No gimmies. Keep your score cards legible. Illegible cards may be disqualified. Follow the USGA “Rules Of Golf”