I've been at my club since Nov last year and as of yet I've not got a club handicap. I have the odd round with a member but it is always just a very relaxed round.

Now to get a H/C do I have to enter three cards only from club comps - or can it also be from general rounds with a member?

If it has to be from only in club official comps, what would be my H/C for the first three comps?

I'm starting to feel more confident in my abilites at my home course so that's why I'm now thinking of entering competiions.

cheers guys

Lewis, at my club you have to enter three scorecards that have been signed by another member of the club.

Once you have entered the three scorecards the handicap secretary will give you a club handicap.

Just complete your scorecards correctly and they will be accepted.

Remember that during the initial handicap getting period you will only be given two shots over par for each hole.  So if you put a nine down for a par five hole you'll be adjusted to a seven.

Once you have your handicap you can then enter competitions at your club.

Good luck and get those cards in.

Russ

cheers Russ,

 This is the problem with me going out early in the morning to get a round in.......I only ever meet the greens staff.

The member I have met never marks his cards as he is just out for some fresh air and a bit of exercise.....he is not too fussed by the comps and things, which is fine but not if I want to have some edge to the round

I'll have to find another member

Lewis, all this member has to do is sign your card, he doesn't have to bother with his card. 

You don't have to play a competition round, it can be any kind or round for your handicap.

You keep the card and get him to sign and print it at the end of the round.

At my golf club they requested that you write 'For Handicap - Card 1', then card 2 and 3.

Also keep the three cards together and put them in at the same time, then keep and eye on your handicap list in the locker room.

Russ

Blimey Lewis that NvS certainly wet your appetite then

Well Wayne, it's more that I 'think' I'm getting to a standard that means I won't be a total liabilty......and I guess the competition will spur me on to be better

Russ is right to get an inactive handicap you need to put in 3 cards from any round as long as it is signed by a member,

 You then need to get your handicap active and to do this you have to play in 3 comps. Once your handicapp is active it is then transferable for open comps etc.

Get your handicap as soon as you can and play in as many club competitions as possible. This will ensure that you will improve, you'll be playing in a competition atmosphere, and more importantly, as you play you're initial first year, you will win and get cut, instead of a couple of years down the line when you don't win but you get cut as your hcap bottoms out.

Paul