Frequently Asked

Questions

Can my Weekend Handicap be used instead of an NZGA Handicap?

No

Can't you just give us a NZGA Handicap?

The current Slope System is exclusive to New Zealand Golf so we are not able to use any part of it. Our system is not a substitute for the NZGA Handicap System, but it will produce acceptable results and is a reasonable system for handicapping the otherwise unhandicapped.

What is Equitable Stroke Control?

ESC is the downward adjustment of individual scores for handicapping purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player's potential scoring ability. ESC sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole depending on the player's Course Handicap. ESC is used only when a player's actual score exceeds a maximum number based on the tabel below.

What is the Slope System?

The slope handicapping system, which came into effect into effect in September 2000, is administered by the NZGA. Previously the handicapper at each individual club had administered the handicapping of players. Effectively what happens is that each time you hand in a properly completed score card our committee members enter it into our computer and this data is passed onto the NZGA slope handicapping system which calculates your handicap. Each fortnight every New Zealand golfer's handicap is updated and this is posted on the Club notice board on the Friday evening. Your handicap is calculated off the ten best of your last 20 cards handed in.