Hey guyzz
I wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. I’m a former 8 handicap golfer who took an 8-year break due to a serious neck injury. I’ve been back playing for about 5 weeks and have completed 3 scorecards with consistent scores. I was given a 22.1 handicap (19 course handicap) under the new system.
So, I played my first competition on Saturday and shot -4 off the 19, which got me cut to 17.1 (15 course handicap)! The comp results aren’t even confirmed yet, haha. While I played better than my previous rounds, a 5-shot cut feels a bit harsh, right?
Since I’m returning to golf, I have to use a trolley and can’t practice at the driving range every week. I can only play once a week and have to see how my body feels each time, so there might be weeks when I don’t play, and my game could get inconsistent. I think a 22 handicap was a bit too high for me, but it would’ve been nice to have some cushion when my game isn’t on point. What happened to the old rule of getting cut 0.2 for every shot under par?
Anyway, I’m just glad to be back on the course and enjoying golf again but what are ur thoughts on this situation? TIA