GOLF DEBATE: SHOULD CLUB COMPETITIONS HAVE A MAXIMUM HANDICAP OF 18? 
An interesting debate has been raised by National Club Golfer: should golfers be limited to a maximum handicap of 18 when entering club competitions?
Under the current system, golf clubs can set their own Terms of Competition, including handicap limits for particular events.
Those in favour argue that an 18-handicap maximum could make competitions more competitive, reduce the possibility of very high Stableford scores and give golfers an incentive to work towards lowering their handicap.
Those against argue that handicaps exist precisely so golfers of different abilities can compete against each other, and that an 18 limit could exclude a significant number of ordinary club golfers from competitions.
So we thought we’d put the question to our members and followers:
Should there be a maximum handicap of 18 for club competitions?
YES – competition handicaps should be capped at 18
NO – everyone should be able to compete using their full handicap
Or tell us what you think in the comments.
Would you support an 18-handicap limit at your golf club, or would it go against the whole purpose of the handicap system?
Have your say.
Read the National Club Golfer article here:
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