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Handicapping
Q. Why does my handicap record on Golflink appear to be out of order?
A. In preparation for the new handicap system commencing April 9th, all cards from other clubs will be entered as the date actually played to keep the last 20 games played in their correct order.
Changes to the Handicapping system
Q. When does the new handicap system start?
A. It started on Friday April 9th. Members should check the list in the ProShop and report any concerns to the Handicapper
 
The latest documents relating to the introduction of the USGA Handicapping System (Slope) for handicapping can be viewed / downloaded here:
Golf Australia Memo (31 Mar 2010)
Golf Australia Memo (24 Mar 2010)
Golf Australia Memo (29 Jan 2010)

Appendices to the 29 Jan Memo:

Appendix 1,

Appendix 2,

Appendix 3
For those who want to know more here is the 2008 USGA Course Rating System Handbook
Golf Australia Memo (11 Dec 2009)
Commonly Asked Questions (11 Dec 2009)
 
Q. How many cards are required to get a handicap?
A. Three
 
Q. How is the handicap calculated?
A. No more than 3 above the par of the hole is considered. The total scores of the three cards are then averaged and the AMCR (72) deducted. There are changes to be made following the inrtoduction of the new handicap system being introduced on April 9th. Watch this space.
 
Q. How many cards are required to retain a handicap?
A. Three per calendar year. There are changes to be made following the introduction of the new handicap system being introduced on April 9th. Watch this space.
 
Q. I have a handicap that has lapsed. What is the procedure to get a new handicap?
A. Submit three cards. If your handicap is greater than two above your last recorded handicap, then the handicapper will contact you to mutually decide what handicap should be allocated. There are changes to be made following the introduction of the new handicap system being introduced on April 9th. Watch this space.
 
Q. What is the maximum and minimum MCCR (previously known as CCR) in a competition?
A. The MCCR cannot be higher than 2 strokes above nor 1 lower 1 stroke below the
course's Australian Men’s Course Rating (AMCR). ie max is 74 and min is 71 at CSGC as the AMCR is 72. Following the of the new handicap system being introduced on April 9th thiswill change. Watch this space.
 
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Questions and answers from meeting held with John Sloan
 
Q. Why can’t we take the top off the 10th green, flatten and relay the turf?
A. You can, but you will have major problems with drainage because the profile on these greens is so poor and you need to find a firm base. To do the job properly will require 1 months construction work and 4 months growing period.
 
Q. Why do the greens get so quick this time of the year?
A. Poor fertility this time of year due to lack of growing because of the climate and time of year
 
Q. Why are the greens moving i.e. 10th , 12th, 16th etc?
A. They are sinking due to unstable base.
 
Q. Do you foresee a problem with building the 6th green?
A. No
 
Q. If you were to build a new green from scratch, how long would it be out of action?
A. 5 months, 1 month construction, 4 months growing.
 
Q. What grass would you recommend for the greens?
A. A good bent grass but beware because the green surface will be different to other greens.  You could sow or turf (turfing reduces time out of action by 4 weeks).  Maybe A1 or A$ or Pencross grasses.
 
Q. Can you lay turf outside the normal growing season?
A. Yes provided it is not in a high traffic area.
 
Q. On tees your thoughts of the location of sprinklers, sides or up the centre?
A. Sprinklers should be on the edge and side of the tees.
 
Q. We are trying to raise money to build a practice facility including a chipping green, are you able to assist with design costs at a reduced rate?
A. I would be prepared to work with the Club.
 
Q. With the new nursery behind the 9th , when could you use it?
A. Could use in the second year, after one complete growing season.
 
Q. Is it a benefit to have water in the tanks?
A. Yes but make sure it does not remain in the tanks for a long period of time and becomes stagnant.
 
Q. Normal summer watering of fairways with our future dam will allow for one watering a week, is this sufficient?
A. I believe you would only require 60 meg a year for this course.
 
Q. Your thoughts on 2 grass policy for our fairways?
A. Must be flexible and dependant on Winter and Spring seasons with water or lack of it your major problem.  Prefer to see the poa drought out naturally rather than by the use of pesticides.
 
Q. Do we have a current problem with black beetle on the 8th fairway?
A. I don’t believe so I would think they are worm casts as it is the wrong time of year to be active, generally in warmer months but we will investigate.
 
Q. Fairway bunkers, are they hard to do and costly to construct, ie LHS 3rd hole where the old dicky pye tree was?
A. Biggest cost is drainage and soil but could do plan
 
Q. The use of water?
A. You should only use your water in line with the course management plan and fertiliser application plan.
 
Q. Our new paths are 2.4 metres wide and being kept the same shape as the current paths and only resurfaced, is this okay?
A. Yes that is fine and exposed aggregate would look fantastic going to the 10th tee.  You do not need a border on the LHS of the 9th path.
 
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