Message from our handicap chairman:
Gentlemen,
Welcome to the 2023 golf season, my name is Wally Hawthorn your handicap chairman.
Deerwood men’s club will continue to provide ‘Club Only’ handicaps for the 2023 season. Our club handicaps are calculated using a formula ‘nearly identical’ to the new World Handicap System.
There is NO change to how members post or review scores for 2023. Members will continue to post acceptable scores using the computer located in the Shanty or online at the eHandicap Network website.
Club Handicaps may not be accepted for local, regional or national tournaments, members should confirm before completing event registration. Deerwood club members wishing to maintain a WHS Handicap may do so by joining the NYSGA eClub – Western NY for a $40.00 fee.
Two basic premises underlie any handicap system, namely that each player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review (see list of Acceptable Scores below). The player and handicap chairman have joint responsibility for adhering to these premises.
Acceptable scores:
A reminder to practice good golf etiquette, replace your divots, fix ball marks, and rake traps so that everyone gets a fair shake. Thank you.
Contact me directly with any Handicap questions or comments.
Wally Hawthorn
wally-loraine@roadrunner.com
716-472-9537
USGA Rules of Handicapping
USGA Rules of Golf
Gentlemen,
Welcome to the 2023 golf season, my name is Wally Hawthorn your handicap chairman.
Deerwood men’s club will continue to provide ‘Club Only’ handicaps for the 2023 season. Our club handicaps are calculated using a formula ‘nearly identical’ to the new World Handicap System.
There is NO change to how members post or review scores for 2023. Members will continue to post acceptable scores using the computer located in the Shanty or online at the eHandicap Network website.
Club Handicaps may not be accepted for local, regional or national tournaments, members should confirm before completing event registration. Deerwood club members wishing to maintain a WHS Handicap may do so by joining the NYSGA eClub – Western NY for a $40.00 fee.
Two basic premises underlie any handicap system, namely that each player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review (see list of Acceptable Scores below). The player and handicap chairman have joint responsibility for adhering to these premises.
Acceptable scores:
- In an authorized format of play
- In the company of at least one other golfer,
- Played under the ‘Rules of Golf’
- On a golf course with a current Course Rating and Slope Rating
- On a golf course during its active season. (April 15 – October 31 for all WNY courses)
A reminder to practice good golf etiquette, replace your divots, fix ball marks, and rake traps so that everyone gets a fair shake. Thank you.
Contact me directly with any Handicap questions or comments.
Wally Hawthorn
wally-loraine@roadrunner.com
716-472-9537
USGA Rules of Handicapping
USGA Rules of Golf
NOTE ALL NEW MEMBER PASSWORDS ARE THEIR LAST NAME (all lowercase) Should be added to our website on Handicap page.
New members require password to create account and post online.
New members require password to create account and post online.
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