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A recent review by the Match Committee of score cards
printed has revealed that a number of our members are regularly not returning
their scores. This is a requirement from New Zealand Golf and of our
Match Committee at Remuera Golf Club.
Please read the following carefully.
The only circumstances where it is NOT necessary to return a
score card are as follows (from the NZ Golf Club Handbook):
When fewer than 7 holes are played.
(Note that you should return a 9-hole card even if 7 or 8 holes are played and
an 18 hole card if 13 or more holes are played.
Holes not completed in each instance should be recorded as net pars).
When playing in a Match Play event
off-the-stick, e.g. Club Match Play.
When made on a golf course where NZ Golf has
declared a closed season due to
unusual conditions. (This is not likely
at Remuera).
When a majority of the holes are not played in
accordance with the principles of the Rules of Golf, for example ‘Powerplay’
golf. (Again, not a condition of play at Remuera).
When the length of the course is less than 2,742
metres for 18 holes, or less than 1,371 metres for 9 holes. (Not true at Remuera).
When, as a condition of the competition, the
maximum number of clubs allowed is less than 14 or types of clubs are limited
as, for example, in a competition that allows only iron clubs.
When scores are made on a course with no NZ Golf
Course Rating or Slope Number.
When a player carries or uses non-conforming
clubs or uses non-conforming balls or tees.
When artificial devices (Rule 14-3) are used
during the execution of a stroke.
What is the penalty
for the non-return of score cards?
If a player fails to post an acceptable score as soon as
practicable after the completion of the round, the Handicap Committee should
post the score and/or penalty score equal to the lowest handicap differential
in the player’s scoring record.
The Handicap Committee has the responsibility of making
certain that a player’s NZ Golf Handicap Index reflects potential scoring
ability. Under these circumstances it
will be necessary for the Handicap Committee to make adjustments to the
player’s NZ Golf Handicap Index. Before
an adjustment becomes effective, the Committee must give the player an
opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the proposed adjustment,
either in writing or by appearing before the Committee.
The Handicap Committee is responsible for identifying and
notifying a player who regularly violates these provisions. If the player continues to violate these
provisions they shall recommend to the NZ Golf Handicap Committee the
withdrawal of the player’s Handicap Index.
Non-Printing of Score
Cards
It is also unacceptable not to print a score card before
playing. Not printing a score card can
result in the same penalties as not returning a score card.
Remuera Golf Club is a busy and active club. If members do not print a score card we do
not have an accurate understanding of playing statistics. It therefore makes it very difficult to make
appropriate changes to such things as our tee booking system and membership
categories for better availability on the course.
Why are these
provisions necessary?
Golf is a sport where adherence to the Rules of Golf and
golf etiquette is the responsibility of every player. Our sport is proudly based on our members respecting
these traditions. There are numerous
instances where players have called penalties on themselves that no one else
has seen.
While some may think they don’t need to follow these rules
perhaps because they don’t compete in club events, these players may compete in
events, corporate tournaments, or the
like, away from our club. At Remuera we
have encountered situations where a player in a corporate event has posted a
score significantly better than their handicap.
This might bring into question
their honesty and whether they have manipulated their handicap before playing
in the event. It is our responsibility
to ensure that such questions or concerns do not arise in relation to our members.
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