WHS Player Duties

Handicap Reminder for During the Round

Players should play with integrity.

Attempt to make the best score possible at each hole.

Play by the Rules of Golf and certify scores with your marker after each hole.

Refer any queries to the committee before signing and returning the card.

If a hole is started but not completed in Stableford, V Par or Maximum score formats, for Handicap purposes net double bogey will be added to the score.

If a hole is not started for a valid reason net par will be added.

Blanks/Dashes no longer acceptable on score cards (preference would be 0 or DNP “Did Not Play”).

All 9 holes must be played or started for a 9 hole score to be acceptable for handicap purposes.

A minimum of 10 holes must be played or started for an 18 hole score to be acceptable for handicap purposes.

If you did not play a hole for a valid reason, you should mark the hole as not played (DNP).

Valid reasons for not playing a hole include:

Failing light or bad weather

Player illness or injury

A hole being declared out of play by the committee for maintenance or reconstruction purposes

Invalid reasons for not playing a hole include:

Not playing a hole for the purpose of gaining a scoring advantage (high or low)