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The
heart of the BGC is the handicapping system. All members are required to
maintain accurate, peer reviewed indexes with the
Southern California Golf Association, which is sanctioned by the
United States Golf Association. Members are expected to be familiar
with the
handicapping procedures of these organizations.
On a
monthly basis, the indexes are circulated among the membership in what are
known as the BGC World Rankings. Members then review each other's
posted scores for the month
for accuracy and, if necessary, corrections are made to the scores. In
cases of disputed scores, all members are given due process to counter
claims of incorrect posting. Those found to be posting inaccurate scores,
however, will be dealt with harshly and may be expelled from the BGC.
Among the handicapping procedures all BGC members are expected to know and to follow are
the following:
· Converting an index to a course handicap.
· Adjusting posted scores using
equitable stroke control.
· Proper
posting procedures for incomplete rounds or holes.
Members
should always post at the course computer immediately following a round.
If posting cannot be done at the course, members may post on the internet at
www.scga.org. But this should only
be done in rare instances.
Adjustments to
Members Index
The BGC
Handicap Committee has the obligation to ensure that each member’s index
accurately reflects his playing ability. Under the following, hopefully
rare, circumstances it will be necessary for the Handicap Committee to
make adjustments to a member’s index. Before taking action, the Committee
must give the player opportunity to respond to the adjustment, either in
writing or by appearing before the Committee.
An
adjustment is typically made for any of the following reasons:
Improving Faster than the System Can React
A member just taking up the game may improve too rapidly for his index to be
handled equitably by the standard procedure.
Failure
to Post Scores
An index shall may adjusted up or down if the player does not post all
scores or otherwise does not observe the spirit of the Handicap System.
Player
Manipulates Round
If a player manipulates his scores to influence his SCGA Index, the Handicap
Committee shall adjust or withdraw his index, depending on the severity of
the offense. Examples of manipulating scores include:
· Posting
erroneous scores;
· Stopping
play after 12 holes to avoid posting scores;
· Repeatedly
playing more than one ball to avoid posting scores;
· Not
adjusting hole scores; or
· Deliberately
reporting more or fewer strokes than actually scored.
Duration of
Adjustment by Handicap Committee
The Handicap Committee shall determine how long a player's Handicap Index is
to remain modified.
Handicap Index
Withdrawal
If a player repeatedly fails to meet his obligations under the USGA Handicap
System, the Handicap Committee shall withdraw the player's Index. Before any
action is taken, the player shall be advised of the information available to
the Committee, and shall be invited to respond to the Committee either in
writing or by appearing in person before the Committee. A player whose Index
has been withdrawn may not enter any BGC competition until he has been
reinstated under conditions set forth by the Handicap Committee.
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