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Handicap changes effective 1st February 2012

The South Africa Golf Association (SAGA) compared the South African handicap calculation to those in use by the other major golfing countries, especially those countries that play similar handicap competitions to South Africa. This investigation resulted in the decision to align South Africa more closely with the USGA and other international Handicap System. read more

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Handicap manipulation

We have received many emails about handicap manipulation, including concerns that the proposed changes to the system will assist cheats. read more
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New 'lenient' rules for 2012 released

Changes in the Rules, released by the The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) include exonerating a player from penalty if it is known their ball was moved by the wind after address. read more
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HCP calculation changes: 1 November, 2011

New Handicap Calculation changes will be implemented with effect from 1 November, 2011. read more
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Calculated Rating update

Due to feedback we have received from players and clubs the Calculated Rating (CR) is currently under investigation and a revised calculation will be introduced in the next few months. read more
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Entering of ID Numbers on the system

It has now become a requirement of the SAGA that all players enter their ID numbers on the handicaps database. read more
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