My name is Karen Scott, I am the Bucks County Area Handicap Advisor and support clubs on all matters relating to handicaps and running a competition. I can be contacted by email at handicaps@bclga.org.uk or by phone on 07801057568 or 01494 863588.
Please do not hesitate to contact me as my assistance and guidance can often prevent situations becoming contentious or prolonged within your club. I am available to visit clubs to offer support or run sessions on handicapping.
I will update this page periodically with the most recent information on Handicapping and Rules of Golf.
From 1st April WHS is being updated. Useful resources can be found using the link below.
https://www.englandgolf.org/2024-whs-update-resources
UPLOADS FROM DELEGATES MEETING - 15SEP21
Guidance for players with Dementia
Acceptable Scores for Handicap Purposes
WHS Platform Guide (with videos)
Handicaps for BCLGA Competitions From Spring 2024 players entering County competitions and knockouts listed below will need to have played 6 acceptable scores for handicap purposes in the 365 days preceding the date of the competition or round of the event.
Spring Meeting / County Championships – Handicap & Team Competitions
Bucks Challenge Shield
Summer Bronze League
Interclub Foursomes
Challenge Cup
Rose Bowl
Summer Greensomes
Winter Greensomes
Senior County Championships – Handicap Competition
Should a player enter or play in a Competition without having played 6 acceptable scores for handicap purposes in the 365 days preceding the date of the competition or round of the event the following rules will apply: