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CGS Handicap System Explained!<\/h2>\n

Men – Maximum Handicap 28
\nWomen – Maximum Handicap 36<\/p>\n

How your golf handicap is adjusted<\/h3>\n

Golf handicaps are divided into 3 categories as shown here, each of these categories has a respective buffer zone that is used to assess whether or not a handicap should change. The table below displays the categories along with relevant Adjustment Factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category 1<\/td>\nHandicaps 11 or less<\/td>\nBuffer Zone = 1 shot<\/td>\nAdjustment factor = 0.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category 2<\/td>\nHandicaps of 12 to 18 inclusive<\/td>\nBuffer Zone = 3 shots<\/td>\nAdjustment factor = 0.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category 3<\/td>\nHandicaps of 19 to 36 inclusive<\/td>\nBuffer Zone = 4 shots<\/td>\nAdjustment factor = 0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Competition Scratch Score (CSS)<\/h3>\n

The CSS is calculated on the day of the event based on the average of the top third of Net Scores in the competition.<\/p>\n

The Competition Scratch Score is the Nett score at which a Player is deemed to have played equal to their Handicap. For example, if a Player has an 18 handicap and he plays in a Competition where the Competition Scratch Score is calculated to be 70 strokes, He will need to score 70 + 18 = 88 to equal his handicap.<\/p>\n

When a players’ score after deduction of handicap, matches the Competition Scratch Score, then that player is considered to have played to their handicap.<\/p>\n

Countback Calculation applied to CGS Majors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The count-back system used to ascertain the final positions in a CGS stableford Major event is as follows:<\/p>\n

Count-back is strokes taken over last nine holes, then over last six holes, then over last three holes and finally last hole score only.<\/p>\n

Count-back Calculation On Medal Competition<\/h3>\n

In the event that the CGS play any competitions using the medal format (stroke play) if there is a tie the overall count back result will be based on NET score and NOT Gross score. So a players handicap will be applied to the gross to determine a result. This rule will be applied to any tied result and not just to decide the overall competition winner.<\/p>\n

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