countback

can anyone clarify this for me

i shot net 66 off h/cap of 7 front nine 34 back nine 39 s.i.1 hole was 13

i lost on countback to net 66 off h/cap 6 front nine 34 back nine 38

does this seem right where do i benefit from my stroke? is it on the s.i.1 or is it simply .5 per nine holes?

Graham,

Things may have changed since I ran Comps, but most Clubs used 'Back 9' to decide things and not where SI 1 comes to dictate which 9 they used for countback. So using your figures. You had a back9 of 39 (nett 35.5), the other guy had 38 (nett 35), so it seems things have not changed.

JP,

Although I don't agree with your view, I do understand where you are coming from. But your statement : "If the system worked then we would not have a spread of 25 points average in competitions" is flawed. It is not possible for everyone to play the same every time they play so a 'spread' will always be there, even a Pro Event will see a 14/15 stroke spread each day.

I don't like countback. Its artificial and doesn't reflect the fact that you scored as well as the next man over 18 holes. If its a handicap competition, share the prize - a little difficult if its a golf bag for first, followed by a push trolley for second. But the value of the vouchers can be split.

However, its very galling to shoot level par gross, 5 under nett, and lose out by half a shot, on countback to someone who is 10 shots worse than you on the back 9.

JP,

Can I ask you a question, and please be truthful with your answer.

Do you score the same every time you play, be that in stableford or medal?

John do you still play in proper comps or just social golf. Dave CAC handed Geordie.

Im impressed John. Id love to be able to play as much competetive golf as you. Watch this space... Dave CAC handed Geordie.