Welcome to our fourth Women & Golf Q&A Series. We were delighted to welcome James Luke, Head of Handicapping and Course Rating at England Golf.
The Women & Golf Q&A Series is hosted by Women & Golf Editor Emma Ballard.
First, we find out how Luke has settled into the role at England Golf after starting there in January and find out more about the recent WHS app update which has allowed for cross-border scoring in GB&I.
Then we dive straight into an area which we believe is a real women’s golf issue at club level, course ratings and why not all tees are rated for women. James explains at length about the course rating process and why not all tees are rated for women.
We move through W&G reader questions which focus on competitions, cheating, general play scores, capping competitions, stroke index when women play against men, the role of the handicap committee and the length of golf courses.
A lot of ground is covered over the 55 minute conversation and could have gone on for another hour or more. We recommend grabbing a cup of tea and taking the time to listen to this Q&A.
Hopefully, there will be a few bits of information in there that you will find of use and James’ explanations will clarify some of the issues we are facing at club level.
If you have any further questions for James, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will pass them on emma.ballard@womenandgolf.com
Find out more about the World Handicap System and Course Ratings via the England Golf website.
Listen to episode three of the Women & Golf Q&A Series with Heather Constable from GolfGarb.co.uk on all things golf fashion here.
