SCS "Zero-Tolerance" Policy

Regarding score postings

 Our Zero Tolerance Policy states “Effective on February 15, 2003, The Handicap Committee will begin frequent audits of score posting by members of the San Carlos Squires Golf Club.

Any player found to be in violation of one of the following items will be penalized as indicated below:

a.  Failure to post an acceptable score as soon as practicable after completion of a round or waiting until  after the new handicap is calculated for the following month before posting previous months scores;

b.  Posting erroneous scores;

c.  Stopping play after 6 holes to avoid posting scores

If a player only completes 6 holes no posting is required.  Completing 7 to 12 holes requires posting a 9 hole score and completing 12 or more holds requires posting an 18 hole score.  Use Equitable Stroke Control when posting;

d.  Repeatedly playing more than one ball to avoid posting scores;

e.   Not adjusting hole scores under Section 4

f.   Not adjusting hole scores under USGA Equitable Stroke Control Rules;

Handicap Maximum Number on Any Hole

  9 or less                                             Double Bogey

10 through 19                                                    7

20 through 29                                                    8

30 through 39                                                    9

 40 or more                                                       10

g.  Deliberately reporting more or fewer strokes to actually scored;

h.   Deliberately taking extra strokes to inflate a score;

i.    Deliberately playing multiple tees during a round to avoid posting an accurate  score;

For the first offence we will kindly reminder you that you forgot to post your score

For the second violation with previous Handicap Committee knowledge of repeated violations:

1.  A letter will be sent to the member informing them that in the interest of fair play, the Handicap Committee will be adjusting your scores or handicap related to the member violation after the following months Board meeting.  Before the adjustment becomes effective the member may appeal the Handicap Committee decision either by letter or in person by the next board meeting.

2.  If a score is not properly posted the Handicap Chairman will post a round of 69 plus 50% of the players handicap or 4 strokes less than the players Squires handicap, whichever is the greater penalty.  An additional penalty score of equal value will be posted and remain on the players record for a period of 6 months.

3.  The player will be notified that they will be on probation for one year

For a third violation or the Handicap Committee discovers a history of repeated violations:

1.  A letter will be sent to the member informing them that in the interest of fair play, the Handicap Committee will be adjusting your handicap related to the member violation after the following months Board meeting.  Before the adjustment becomes effective the member may appeal the Handicap Committee decision either by letter or in person by the next board meeting.

2.  The NCGA will be notified and the member’s handicap will be reduced and frozen for the period of one year.

3.  The member will be ineligible to play in club tournaments, including the Tournament of Champions, or NCGA tournaments for the period of one year. 

For a fourth violation:

1.   The member will be sent a letter informing them that the NCGA will be notified that due to repeated violation of the Handicap System, the club will be removing the member from our roster and will recommend that the NCGA should consider withdrawal of the member’s Handicap Index.