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Level the playing field

Christy DeMont
GOLF COMMITEE

Now that the season is well underway, it’s time to remind everyone about posting scores and keeping your handicap up to
date.

Why have a handicap? It levels the playing field for players with different skill levels. It’s particularly important for participants
in competitions, whether it’s the Marjorie McKenzie or an interclub, so that we can make sure that the competition is fair. If
everyone participating has an accurate handicap, then the winner of a “Net” competition is the person who plays best relative
to their own capabilities. So to any of you out there who don’t want to participate because you feel like the good players
always win, we say, make sure your handicap is up to date and you have as good a chance as anyone else.

We also use handicaps for internal fun events like field days so that we can make sure we have equitable teams, which helps
everyone feel like they are contributing to their team and are engaged in the event.

The Handicap Committee (a sub-committee of the Golf Committee, consisting of Christy DeMont, Barb Hejduk, Maria Speyer
and Paddy Kelly) is responsible for verifying scores and handicaps for entrants into competitive events. On an ongoing basis
we generally keep tabs on games played and scores entered to see that they are in alignment. Before any significant event
at the club, like the club championships, we review the entrants list to ensure all eligible scores have been posted and that
handicaps are correct.

With the implementation of the new tee time booking system, we now have the opportunity to get electronic reminders of
games played where scores have not been posted. We hope this will help you keep your handicap current through the
season, rather than having a bunch of scorecards piled up at home, waiting to be entered.

If you need help navigating the score posting process or want to find out more about handicaps, please ask for assistance from
the Golf Shop staff.

Christy

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