V. Handicap Records & Penalties

 

  1. In order for us to enjoy playing the game of golf in a spirit of fair and friendly competition, members must post correct scores of every 9-holes or more played. The computer system keeps track of these records and computes handicaps based on the scores entered.  
  2. The Handicap Committee monitors and corrects postings, but its work is only effective if members conscientiously input all scores, including non-league and away play. It is the expectation of this league that each member post their scores on the day of play before midnight in accordance with the recommendations of the USGA and AGA.
  3. The Handicap Committee will conduct random audits to verify that members are posting their scores. A member should post her score the day of play. When the audit reveals that a member did not post her score for one or more rounds in a timely manner, the Handicap Committee will contact the member, by email or phone, to request that she post her score for the round(s) in question as soon as possible.  The Handicap Committee may assess a penalty if the member does not post her score after being reminded to do so. The Handicap Committee will follow Rule 7.1 of the Rules of Handicapping when determining if a penalty will be applied.  Where a penalty score is deemed appropriate, it will be equal to the lowest/highest Handicap Differential in the player’s scoring record.  
  4. If the member does not consistently post in a timely manner, the Handicap Committee will contact the member to discuss the matter. Should the member continue not to post her scores in a timely manner, she will be referred to the SBWGA Board for further action, which may include ineligibility to participate in TPD sweeps, skins, other awards and tournaments that requires the member to be in good standing.
    If a player discovers that she made an error in posting, or has not posted for a specific reason, she must send a Posting Correction/Exception Form via the website (sbwga.com). That form should be submitted when the player determines a scoring error, such as wrong score, wrong date, incorrect tee ground or when a non-eligible score has not been posted such as played less than 9-holes, played alone, played a nonconforming game, (scramble, shamble, alternate shot) received a playing lesson, or is returning from a documented leave of absence.  Penalties are not assessed when this is done.  
  1. The Handicap Committee will make every effort to resolve posting issues with the members. A penalty score may be appealed to the Handicap Committee within ten (10) days of the assessment.