AGM 2009

Our 2009 AGM meeting  took place on Sunday December 13th 2009 at the Devonshire Arms public house. Details of agreed additions and modifications are shown below. Attendees: Peter Shaw, Gez Newsome, Dale Green, Andy Whittaker, Steve Whiston, Anthony Harding, Paul Heathcote

  • 30 golfers will line up for the 2010 season in 3 leagues of 10

  • The highest handicap has been reduced from 36 to 32 for 2010 season and from 32 to 28 for the 2011 season.

  • The 30 point rule has been scrapped.

  • No individual's handicaps have been changed all but those who fall into the 36 to 32 range. (4 golfers)

  • A few golfers have moved leagues, due to their season end handicap.

    • Division One - Handicap 0 to 15 - Moving up are Dave Wiggett, Rich Davis

    • Division Two - Handicap 16 to 23 - Moving down are Steve Whiston, Rick Batchelor, Greg Whatsize

    • Division Three - Handicap 24 to 32 - Moving down are Rob Ward and Sean Anderson

  • Buffer zone, handicap categories and incremental changes above and below handicap have all been changed see table below for details.

Handicap of Player

Buffer Zone

Handicap Increases

Nett Differentials Above Buffer Zone

Handicap Decreases

Nett Differential Below Zero

Category 1: Handicaps 6 to 12

0 to +2 (was +4)

Handicap increased by 0.1

(was 0.4 and 30 point rule)

Handicap reduced by 0.2 for each stroke nett differential is below zero. (was 0.4)

Category 2: Handicaps 13 to 20

0 to +3 (was +4)

Handicap increased by 0.1

(was 0.4 up to 16 then 0.5 and 30 point rule))

Handicap reduced by 0.3 for each stroke nett differential is below zero. (was 0.4 up to 16 then 0.5)

Category 3: Handicaps 21 to 28

0 to +4 (was +4)

Handicap increased by 0.1

(was 0.5 up to 27 then 0.6 and 30 point rule))

Handicap reduced by 0.4 for each stroke nett differential is below zero. (was 0.5 up to 27 then 0.6)

Category 4: Handicaps 29 to 32

0 to +5 (was +4)

Handicap increased by 0.1

(was 0.6 and 30 point rule))

Handicap reduced by 0.5 for each stroke nett differential is below zero. (was 0.6)

  • Index high competition dropped and replaced with WGGC PowerPlay. (To be played over the months of May, June, September, October)

  • Grand Prix, Clubhouse Cup, Par 5 Challenge & Par 3 Championship now based over 8 events and not all nine. (You drop your worst event score)

  • Pairs event changed to have a semi final of Pool A winners vs Pool B runners-up and visa versa in October instead of just pool winners. (Final in November)

  • September event at Wharton Park changed to 4th September from the 11th.

  • June 12th event (day of England vs USA in the world Cup) changed to Oakridge (Nuneaton) from Tamworth. 12:30 Tee Time, chips and Sandwiches before golf.