Temporary Suspension of the 72 Hour Late Score Entry Penalty
Dear Sir/Madam,
Handicaps Network Africa advised all clubs in the communication sent out on the 20th July, that as from 1st August, the 72 hour late score penalty would be invoked. Unfortunately many clubs did not inform their members.
Therefore the SAGA have decided to suspend the penalty calculation, and to reverse the penalty scores in the handicap calculations in August.
We would like to re-iterate to all golfers that the penalty calculation is also triggered by late entries of any rounds, not just those that remain open on the handicap system. This includes rounds entered by club managers and their staff.
Reversing the penalty scores on the handicap system is a complicated task and will take at least 1 week to implement. In the meantime Clubs should advise any affected golfers to play off their handicaps as calculated at the end of July, and not the recalculated handicap as reflected on the internet or terminal.
Clubs will be advised a month in advance of the re-introduction of the late score entry penalty system.
Kindest Regards,
Handicaps Network Africa
