Handicap test

Hi guys, gals

A few of us are going for handicap test org by Society of Spore Golfers by end of Jan 2010.
We are a bit concerned when we read that in order to pass the test , one needs to attain a score of 45 and below ....

As we are real beginners , our scores most likely are going to be more than 45 , are we going to fail ??? So far has anyone fail HCP test before ? I dun wan to be the first to fail !

Hope to hear from u guys soon.

Thanks

This is crazy... even our MC plays above 45 at time for 9 holes...

What i understand is that score is not that important... they tend to look out for your golf etiquette, understanding of the rules and ability to play.... Anyway, please take it with a pinch of salt as i have not taken a handicap test before...

Hi,

I am interested to get my handicap as well.
From the website, it is stated that after registering with SSG, members need to attend the USGA Handicap System workshop and Rules of Golf workshop. Any details for the workshop i.e. duration, cost of the workshop etc..?
Also, how much does it cost for the courtesy round and green fees?

Hi Crystal,

I had my HC test at OCC, they only tested 4 holes . I didnt hit it well but managed to pass the first time. I think the rules and golf etiquette are more important during the test.

Relax and good luck to your test. I'm so tempted to play but need to heal my wrist first. Hopefully can see the sin seh by this week.

Yup,
Like what Raquel said, just relax... Rather difficult to get 45 score for 9 holes actually if you just started to play or doesn't play in a regular basis.

Most important one is the basic etiquette like shouting FOREEEEE for wayward balls, raking sand, repair divots, know basic rules etc etc...

Good luck Crystal !

vyvy wrote:

Hi,

I am interested to get my handicap as well.
From the website, it is stated that after registering with SSG, members need to attend the USGA Handicap System workshop and Rules of Golf workshop. Any details for the workshop i.e. duration, cost of the workshop etc..?
Also, how much does it cost for the courtesy round and green fees?

Hi gal
Total for this 3 , mem , hcp workshop and test is $180 .
Join us , we are sending out the cheque by tomorrow.
Closing date is 11th Jan ....

I got to leave office now , chat will u guys later!
Thanks Raquel and Daveha's advise and ppl who pm me!
Appreciates that!

hihi,

thanks for the invitation! tml!! thats fast!
can i check if there are any benefits to join the membership of SSG?

I thought handicap is 52 for 9 holes? I was told by my instructor golf etiquette is important, you must have the potential to score low...meaning if u unlucky stuck in those MBGC bunkers or OB a few drives or those really bad putting days but generally can strike the ball reasonably well they will pass u.

Also like driving lesson, some actions are immediate failure like hitting the ball before the flight in front is clear.

If almost every shot skull/top/thin/miss/dig a crater but ball travel 20m, then most likely fail.

My instructor ensures me handicap easy to pass one, if you can hit reasonably well.

vyvy wrote:

hihi,

thanks for the invitation! tml!! thats fast!
can i check if there are any benefits to join the membership of SSG?

from wat I know , the benefit to join is to maintain ur handicap yearly , so far this is the cheapest in the town ....

Make up u mind fast , hee ....
wow , so fast one of my 2010 new year resolution going to meet liao ....

crystal what's the lessons like? still got spots?

Hi Eiji

Its a day workshop from 845am-5pm at Merchant Court ....
Do u mean slot ? I think register and make payment before 11th Jan should be ok ....

if I not wrong the HCP test is conducted in NSRCC exec course

weesern wrote:

if I not wrong the HCP test is conducted in NSRCC exec course

Yes , u r right , test is conducted at NSRCC and workshop at Merchant Court Hotel ...

crystal_tiong wrote:

vyvy wrote:

hihi,

thanks for the invitation! tml!! thats fast!
can i check if there are any benefits to join the membership of SSG?

from wat I know , the benefit to join is to maintain ur handicap yearly , so far this is the cheapest in the town ....

Make up u mind fast , hee ....
wow , so fast one of my 2010 new year resolution going to meet liao ....

hihi! I havent decide yet..
u gals go ahead ba.. thanks for the info! =D

crystal_tiong wrote:

Hi guys, gals

A few of us are going for handicap test org by Society of Spore Golfers by end of Jan 2010.
We are a bit concerned when we read that in order to pass the test , one needs to attain a score of 45 and below ....

As we are real beginners , our scores most likely are going to be more than 45 , are we going to fail ??? So far has anyone fail HCP test before ? I dun wan to be the first to fail !

Hope to hear from u guys soon.

Thanks

dun think too much into it.....what the testers look for are:

just make sure u bring your sand bottle along, repair your divots, rake the bunker, repair ball marks on the green, dun play out of turn, answer a few questions on rules/regulations posed by them..... dun kan cheong, dun need to cheong driver, dun need to play par/birdie, bring water, bring balls and most important bring your confidence....

well said , slinger ....
i will remember wat u said .....

Hi Crystal,

45 for 9 holes equals to 90 for 18 holes. Although it is not the correct way to calculate handicap, simple calculation would be 90 - 72 = 18. So u pass the test straight away an 18 handicapper SSG really put high standard for their members.

thanks for the info, doubt i am ready, will give myself more time.

good luck!

Hey check with Paul aka Right Sided Coach. He holds handicap tests at OCC. Yup normally its 52 for guys over 9holes, but he gives discount to GRians at 55

Good luck!

i also need a club to maintain my hcp ..... so far SSG is cheapest ba ....

How much per year ah Crystal?

$70 per annual to maint the HCP

Wow that's cheap! Think I'll maintain mine there also. Thanks!

but need to take part at least 4 games with them .....
go n read more in their web ......

NSRCC Exec is a Par 3 course so you are allowed double bogey for every hole... still not easy but manageable, so don't stress yourself too much... cheers!