It is the policy of MSCGS to reassess its' members for handicap after each meeting. The purpose is to adjust handicaps regularly so that the competion within its' own ranks is as fair as possible.

pre 2007

from 2007

handicap

shots cut per point better than average score*

shots back per point worse than average score**

shots cut per point better than average score*

shots back per point worse than average score**

Rules

0 to 9.99

1/4

1/4

0.10

0.10

10 to 19.99

1/2

1/4

0.30

0.10

20 to 28.00

3/4

1/4

0.50

0.10

*

Maximum cut per round = 3 shots

**

Maximum back per round = 2 shots

No player may play off greater than his club handicap

New members play off 2 shots below club handicap

Any member not having a club handicap will be assessed by secretary & be allocated a capped handicap

Existing members may loose shots if they miss meetings

All members handicaps are reviewed at beginning of season (shots returned)