RHGS Handicap Index (HCI)

Society Members that belong to a golf club will use their HCI (Handicap Index) as given by their golf club under the WHS calculations. The HCI move up and down according to their standard of play at their golf club. 

Society Members that do not have an HCI from their golf club have a calculated HCI that was initially based on their Society handicaps prior to 2020. 

Calculated HCIs will move up and down based on standard of play at the RHGS golf days, simply above or below average score 

Playing Handicap

The Playing Handicap is calculated using the slope rating of the course. The rounded playing handicap = HCI x (Slope index/113) x 95% less any shots reduction. 

For each event a playing handicap will be calculated for both yellow and red tees and as such it is important to ensure that your HCI is correct.

The RHGS Handicap is the playing handicap less any shot reductions.

RHGS Handicap adjustment 

On winning an event the playing handicap will be adjusted downward dependent on their playing handicap

For handicaps up to 9 minus 1

For handicaps 10 to 19 minus 2

For handicaps 20 to 24 minus 3

For handicaps of 25 and over minus 4

There is no reduction in the RHGS handicap for a score greater than 36 Stableford points, but not winning the event. The total maximum shot reduction is 5.

Buffer zone: After each completed competition the RHGS handicap can only be increased by a maximum of 1 shot if the Member shot 30 Stableford points or lower i.e., a Stableford of 31 or above will not affect the RHGS handicap and is in the buffer zone. However, winning with 30 or less the Member will be cut.   Also, an N/R (non-return) will not affect a handicap. Note that this only comes into play in the event that the Member has had shot reductions in place i.e., they have won a previous event. 

Also note the following end of year shot reductions.

Winning the President’s Trophy 2 shots, Runner up 1 Shot.

Winning the Knockout 2 shots, Runner up 1 Shot.

Winning the Trier’s Trophy 1 shot

Also, please note that the management's decision is final!