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Handicaps at Panaga

The club uses the USGA Handicapping system.

Panaga Handicaps are valid worldwide.

All players are reminded that under the USGA system, all cards (even social cards) should be submitted for inclusion in the player’s handicap record.

Individual handicap records are available at the P.G.C. Golf Administration Office. If you require a print-out in order to review your handicap record, please contact one of the P.G.C. Staff, and the Hon Handicap Secretary for any queries.

Men’s Golf Section

A properly established handicap is required for entry into all competitions at the Panaga Golf Club.

Under USGA Rules, all play, whether it be, in competition or practice, scorecards must be returned to the P.G.C. and entered into the handicap system.

No players without an established handicap or with a lapsed handicap are allowed to take part in any competition (P.G.C. or sponsored) except as a marker.

At least two different markers shall mark your cards. Markers shall clearly print their names and membership number and sign the scorecard. Non handicap members may only play on the course when accompanied on a one to one basis with a member who has a valid registered handicap with the P.G.C.

Handicaps are updated on the 1st day of each month, and are displayed on the P.G.C. Noticeboard at the P.G.C. Administration office. It is the responsibility of each member to clearly check that the handicap used on the course is the same as the current handicap, as displayed on the P.G.C. Noticeboard.

Ladies’ Golf Section

The Ladies Golf Section is affiliated to the USGA and the regulated in accordance with its rules, just like the Men’s Golf Section.

The Ladies Golf Section has its own independent Ladies Golf Committee. As with all other sections, the Ladies Golf Section also has elected members, the minimum being a Lady Captain, Secretary and Treasurer. The Lady Captain also sits on the main P.G.C. Committee, and a nominated member of the Lady�fs Committee also sits on the Green Committee.

Lapsed Handicaps

This category applies to players who do not submit their cards or participate in any competition for a period of more than one year. A minimum of 5 scorecards are required to maintain a handicap in a 12 month period. When less than 5 scorecards have been returned during a 12 month period, their handicaps will lapse.

Lists of members whose handicaps have lapsed are displayed on the P.G.C. Noticeboard.

Members with lapsed handicaps are not able to participate in P.G.C. or sponsored competitions.

Lapsed handicaps can be re-gained by the submission of a minimum of 5 valid and authorised scorecards.