CONGU Unified Handicapping System

Revisions 2005

These notes provide an outline of the changes to the CONGU® Unified Handicapping System that are introduced in 2005.

Competition Scratch Score for 'small fields'

CONGU have amended Clause 20.2 as follows:

20.2

Where the number of competitors in Categories 1,2,3 [and 4] is five or less a Competition Scratch Score shall be calculated as set out on paragraph 20.1. Where the calculation results in a Competition Scratch Score higher than the Standard Scratch Score the calculated Competition Scratch Score shall apply. When the Competition Scratch Score is equal to, or less than, the Standard Scratch Score the Competition Scratch Score shall be the same as the Standard Scratch Score.

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Directions and Decisions of Unions

Clause 19.8 Adjustments for Away Scores (Ladies)

The English Ladies Golf Association, Scottish Ladies Golf Association and Welsh Ladies Golf Union have amended their Directions and Decisions to require Clause 19.8 ('Stableford Adjustments') to be applied to Away Competition Scores. This means that from 1st February 2005, clubs must apply Clause 19.8 adjustments for all Away Scores for ladies (with one exception, see next paragraph).

For Golf Clubs in Wales, the Welsh Ladies Golf Union has advised that Clause 19.8 adjustments must apply to ladies' Away Scores, but only where the lady is a member of the Away club.

Clause 19.8 Adjustments for Away Scores (Men)

The English Golf Union has amended their Directions and Decisions to require Clause 19.8 ('Stableford Adjustments') to be applied to Away Competition Scores. This brings the EGU in line with the English Ladies Golf Association.