Hi TT,
I came across this link on Higly's Facebook page and wanted to get everyone's opinion on it.
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/usga-says-scores-shot-when-playing-by-yourself-no-longer-count-for-your-handicap
Here's the cliff notes: The USGA is disallowing posting solo rounds for hcp purposes.
I the we can all see why a peer review is important... as anyone who's given 4 shots a side and witnessed a "career round" would attest, having an accurate hcp is vital to competitions.
I also think we're all less concerned with the vanity capper. If someone wants to call themselves a 2 and shoot a 94, I'm fine with it (as long as they're not my partner).
There's some that will say they play better solo, but again that would only make your cap lower. I also disagree with that statement in general. As someone who plays a lot of solo golf (my job schedule is unique and I travel quite a bit), I often times lose focus without competition. All of my best rounds have come when there's something on the line.
Then there's 'solo' rounds when you get paired up. Most of the time your partners don't care about your score, making the peer review more or less useless. What happens then?
Basically I disagree with this decision for two reasons: 1. I think the more you post the better. We have all have ups and downs, and the more data the more accurate the hcp will be- assuming accuracy is the ultimate goal.
2. In a game based on honesty and integrity, why can't we trust a solo golfer?
What's your take on this ruling?