Mission Hills Country Club

Policies and Procedures for Handicapping

 

The MHCC Handicap Committee is responsible for administering all aspects of the World Handicap System; and ensuring that each member’s Handicap Index is an accurate reflection of their playing abilities.

·       As a committee, we shall verify that all acceptable scores are reported for handicap purposes.

·       Ensure that all recorded scores are readily available for peer review.

·       Perform random audits, to ensure that rounds are being posted in a timely manner.

·       Review results of competitions, and take actions, if scores appear out of line.

 

Handicap Committee Members:  Ted Bettwy, Stephan Estes, Mitch Freko, Michael Holyk, Sean Merlin, Pete Oberto, Tim Riley, Bob Schulte, Russell Sinco

 

The Handicap Committee sets forth the following procedures.  Each Club member shall:

·       Try to make their best score on every hole, regardless of where the round is played.

·       Post all acceptable rounds played for peer review.

·       Post scores after applying any appropriate Equitable Stroke Control adjustments.

·       Post their score as soon as possible on the day of play, after completion of their round, and before midnight (local time).

 

What is an Acceptable Round?

·       If 14 or more holes are played, post an 18-hole score, using “net par” for holes not played.

·       If 7 to 13 holes are played, post a 9-hole score, using “net par” for holes not played.

·       If you pick-up on a hole, post your “most-likely score” for that hole; if you play 2 balls, post “net par” for that hole.

·       Post all match play, stroke play, team play, or just rounds with your buddies.

·       If a player is disqualified from a competition but has an acceptable round - post a score.

 

All Acceptable Scores must be posted, using any of the following methods:

·       Posting computer, at any course utilizing GHIN Handicap Services.

·       The GHIN mobile app.

·       The GHIN.com website.

·       Returning your scorecard, after a Tournament, to the Pro Shop or a Tournament Committee.

 

A Member’s Handicap Index should represent the player’s potential playing ability.  Violations may result in a Warning being issued to the player, or the issuance of a Penalty Round, or other actions that the Handicap Committee deems fair and equitable.  The Handicap Committee has the ultimate authority and obligation to adjust a Handicap Index, under any circumstances that it feels is necessary to do so, including such situations as:

·       Failure to post all rounds played in a timely manner;

·       Manipulation of scores to influence Handicap Index;

·       Improving too fast for the GHIN Handicap to catch up;

·       Or, consistently playing better in Competition Events than in everyday play.

 

Please direct any questions or concerns to:   Bob Schulte, Handicap Chair, at 419/863-9587 or bob@schultemail.com. 

 

Revised 2022-11-8.