Hole by Hole Score Entry
GOLFLink / Golf Australia advise that all scores sent to GOLFLink must be in the form of Stableford scores.
In a Par round this can be calculated as the Par score + 36.
In a Stroke round this MUST be calculated from the individual strokes returned on each hole. Consequently, on a Stroke round the golfer will be required to enter his Gross per hole, calculate his Net per hole, and also record his Stableford points per hole. It is likely that this will impact on scorecard layout.
A benefit of printing the inner-face of scorecards on demand is that changes in layout or in meters, par or indexing do not render the card redundant. A change in any of these areas is reflected on the next card printed.
The correct calculation of Stableford points is a requirement of course. Consequently there is an expectation that electronic score entry will be entered hole-by-hole and the necessary calculation and validation of points performed.
Golf Australia's advice on the responsibility for calculation of Stableford scores is as follows:
- “Players may be requested to calculate their own Stableford points for all rounds which are eligible for handicapping purposes. (Note: Whilst the Rules of Golf do not provide to a Committee the authority to penalise a player for failing to calculate their own Stableford points, a Committee may, to assist with handicap administration, introduce a “club regulation” to this effect and provide disciplinary sanctions (eg ineligibility to play in the next club competition/s) for failure to act in accordance with the regulation.)”
- The detail of how these changes alter how we enter our scores etc and how the competition is finalised will become evident as time goes on. Nothing is more certain than change itself.
- Or to take encouragement from 2400 years ago
‘Change is in all things sweet.’
— Aristotle
The Telstra Tower at the 8th green/ 9th tee is underway. The entrance and area around the tower has been prepared and work on the electrics and the tower itself should begin soon.
Good golfing and stay warm.
Kevin.