Unified Handicap System
Nov 08 - New FAQ clarifying 'Exceptional Circumstances' in Clause 23.7
Q. Clause 23.7 of the CONGU UHS states that 'In exceptional circumstances the Handicap Committee may adjust the handicap of a player in the period between Annual Reviews if there is compelling evidence that his Exact Handicap does not reflect his current playing ability'.
What are 'exceptional circumstances'?
A. Circumstances that may be regarded as 'exceptional' include:
- Impaired golfing ability resulting from extended illness or injury.
- The need to correct a handicap that was allocated at an inappropriate level.
- The return of a series of good scores in Qualifying Competitions within a short timeframe by a hitherto infrequent competitor.
- A number of, probably three or more, good playing performances in Non Qualifying competitions by a player who otherwise may not participate with any regularity in Qualifying Competitions. Examples of Non-Qualifying competitions may include Mixed Foursomes, Four-Ball Better Ball events, Corporate and Society days, at the discretion of each Union/Association. The specific examples, of acceptable Non-Qualifying events to be used, is left to each Unions/Associations to decide as they wish.