Unified Handicapping -System in detail
Unified Handicapping -System in detail
3. Council of National Golf Unions
The purpose of the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU®), in consultation with the constituent Unions, is to monitor, maintain and develop the UHS as, and when, necessary.
The Council of National Golf Unions shall:
3.1 Delegate the jurisdiction for the administration of the UHS within a country to the Union.
3.2 Monitor the application of the UHS to ensure that its purpose, spirit and intent are being observed by all parties.
3.3 Consider and make determinations on handicapping matters referred to it by Unions or other golfing bodies.
3.4 Promote knowledge and understanding of the UHS among Affiliated Clubs and their Members.
3.5 Conduct research in connection with the maintenance and development of the UHS.
3.6 Have the right to obtain information relating to handicapping from Unions at any time.
3.7 At its discretion settle any dispute, complaint or matter of interpretation regarding the application of the UHS referred to it by a Union that, after consideration, the Union has been unable to resolve. In such a circumstance the decision of the Council of National Golf Unions is final.