How Admins Should Handle Soft or Hard Handicap Caps

Can an admin prevent a soft or hard cap from being applied?

• No. An administrator must wait until a cap (soft or hard) has been applied before taking action.

Handling caps for medical reasons

• Once a cap has been applied, an administrator may make adjustments for medical issues (Rule 5.8, Rules of Handicapping).
• Adjustments can include modifying or removing the cap after it has already been applied.

Recommended steps for admins

1. Monitor the member’s scores and handicap index as usual.
2. If a soft or hard cap is applied, review the member’s situation.
3. If the member has a medical condition or other qualifying reason, proceed to adjust or remove the cap according to your organization’s adjustment process and policies.

If you are the handicap chairperson, and have additional questions on how to adjust a cap in the system, please contact Mike Mason at 602-872-7003 or mike@azgolf.org