H/Cap
Hi All, First post and it starts with a question. Are the handicaps given out from Golfshake "official"? or should I say recognised. As I need a h/c to enter comps and not a member of any club just yet.
Thanks, Keith.
Reply : Thu 3rd Apr 2008 11:51
To answer this in terms of the golfshake.com handicap. Whilst the handicap is not 'official', which can only be obtained through a club, I am working on making the handicap provided 'recognised'.
As the handicap provided on golfshake.com follows rules similar to the UK handicap then the golf handicap provided on golfshake.com is pretty accurate and you will find for most things it will be fine.
For competitions, obviously if you play in an golfshake.com event then we will accept you handicap here on golfshake.com, you will find other events organised here will and most other societies will not have a problem. Unfortunately if you are playing in an open club competition you will more than likely find that they will insist on a club handicap. That said, always check and I'm sure this will change over time.
Also this is the stock answer I give out when asked about handicaps.