How do I get my first handicap???

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Lewis Gladstone-buchanan

Handicap : 15.3

Posted : Wed 26th Aug 2009 13:46

I'm just embarking on my golfing path.....As I think I understand it, I need to complete 3 rounds, add the total then divide by 3 to get my starting h/c ? Now do I have to be with somebody when I complete these rounds to verify my score? Can I complete these first 3 rounds at any local course? or does it have to be in a comp?

I'm guessing the answer is very simple.....but until you know....you don't know!

cheers

Lewis

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David Marshall

Handicap : 9.9

Reply : Wed 26th Aug 2009 14:14

1. You need to be a member of a club

2. You need to play 3 rounds with a member signing your card.

3. You submit those 3 cards to the Club Secretary.

4. They will work out your handicap

or, alternative if not a memebr of a club

Enter your rounds on here. Be honest with your scores. Golfshake will do the calculations for you

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Lewis Gladstone-buchanan

Handicap : 15.3

Reply : Wed 26th Aug 2009 14:25

I don't think my wife would 'allow' me to spend £1k a year on membership just yet (or ever if given the choice)........I am a competitive person and inputting lower scores than I achieved would take the gloss off any real progress I hope to make - so it would be real scores all the way

cheers

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Wed 26th Aug 2009 16:18

Just throw them into the Golfshake system Lewis as David suggested, good and bad. Probably be a good idea (well I found it quite useful anyway) to put some basic stats in as well - just add fairways in reg, greens in reg and putts and you can get an idea of your progress and it only takes a second when marking your card.

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David Lythgoe

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Handicap : 2

Reply : Wed 26th Aug 2009 16:41

Lewis,

Where are you going to play, it need not cost £1K to begin with. Crimple Valley is a good start, then drive to Leeds Golf Centre (Wike Ridge) as you get better, then join one of the locals when you are ready.

TheLyth

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Lewis Gladstone-buchanan

Handicap : 15.3

Reply : Wed 26th Aug 2009 16:48

I'm in Harrogate....locally they all seem on the steeper side. I dare say I'll not become a member any time soon....have to learn how not to hack first, then see if I want to be tied to a particular club or be a free spirit

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