2024 DANNY WILLETT SALVER

Handicap Validation Policy

 

 

1. Eligibility
 

In order to enter the Danny Willett Salver an entrant must be in possession of an individual up-to-date Handicap Index not exceeding 3.4 under the WHS Rules of Handicapping.

 

Note: An entry may be refused if, in the opinion of the Tournament Committee, a player's Handicap Index is not reflective of their playing ability. This decision may be based on but is not limited to:

 

(a) a handicap record (most recent 20 scores) that contains more than 4 (four) General Play scores,

(b) an incomplete handicap record where fewer than 20 scores have been returned.

 

The Tournament Committee reserve the right to contact the Club Handicap Committee to highlight the returning of General Play scores.
 

 

2. Review Process (General Play)
 

The Tournament Committee will conduct a report on all the entrants of the championship to indicate those that have more than 4 General Play scores within their handicap record (last 20 scores).

 

Those handicap records that have more than 4 General Play scores will then be further assessed to determine the difference between their Competition Score differential and the General Play differential.

 

In a situation where this comparison results in a differential of more than 2 strokes then the entry will be reviewed and entry into the tournament may be denied.

 

The Tournament Committee may notify the home club that an entry has been refused into the championship under this policy and that a review of the submission of General Play scores should be considered.

 

 

3. Review Process (Incomplete Record)
 

The Tournament Committee will conduct a report on all the entrants of the championship to indicate those that have a handicap record containing less than 20 scores. 

 

Where a handicap record contains less than 20 scores the Tournament Committee may obtain further information on the players ability. This includes, but is not limited to, contacting the players current or previous home club and/or the county in which their club is affiliated.

 

Where evidence suggests that due to an incomplete record a player’s handicap index differs to their current playing ability then an entry may be refused.