PRGC have been reviewing best practices with England Golf over the past year and they have been incredibly helpful. We asked them to review our handicap guidelines for accuracy and compliance and they have confirmed that we are in good shape, see below;
Hi Gary,
I’ve reviewed your committee guide together with our WHS™ & Course Rating™ Manager. We are both happy with the handicap section, the information included is accurate and provides clear criteria for your handicap committee to work from.
There is no mandatory requirement for a competitions secretary. As discussed, the only mandatory requirement from England Golf is that you have a handicap committee of at least 3 who meet once per year to undertake an annual review.
I have attached a Handicap Review Guidance document which I put together for one of my other clubs. It details the full process that should be undertaken within the annual review and has some guidelines around the reports that should be used.
It has been a pleasure to support you throughout this process, the club have been a delight to work with as you have embarked on an exciting period of innovation and growth. The club’s commitment to inclusive governance, member engagement and centricity, and a culture of continuous learning reflects the very best of modern club development. Initiatives like 'You Said – We Did' demonstrate how PRGC is turning member feedback into meaningful action — a hallmark of responsive, member-led governance. By embracing innovation while honouring its traditions, PRGC is setting a strong example of how golf clubs can evolve to meet the needs of today’s diverse golfing community.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting PRGC in further embedding best practice and helping golfers to maximise their enjoyment from our wonderful sport.
Kind regards,
Andrew
Handicap Committee Guidelines - Princes Risborough Golf Club