Dear Members,
Please find below an important notice from the Ladies and Gents PRGC Handicap Committee
Policy on Incomplete 18‑Hole Rounds
To ensure fairness and consistency within our (the England Golf) world handicap system, the club is making clear and transparent the policy regarding players who register for 18 holes but submit only 9.
Under WHS, incomplete rounds are processed using Expected Scores ie your front 9 stands and a personalised ‘expected score’ is applied to the back 9. While this is appropriate in genuine circumstances, repeated early stoppages can distort handicaps and undermine the integrity of the WH system.
Effective immediately:
If you register for 18 holes, you are expected to complete all 18 unless prevented by a valid reason (e.g., darkness, weather, injury). If there is a genuine reason please let the handicap committee or clubhouse know.
Any incomplete 18‑hole round will be reviewed by the Handicap Committee.
More than two incomplete rounds within 60 days will trigger a formal review and may mean a penalty is applied.
If you intend to play only 9 holes, please register for 9 holes at the start of your round.
Thank you for helping us maintain a fair and enjoyable golfing environment and remember; the World Handicap System always takes the best 8 scores from your last 20, so don't be over worried about submitting the odd bad score.
Kind regards,
The Handicap Committee