From Nationalclubgolfer · Matt Chivers · · 1m
Why can't all club competitions be roll-ups?
Roll-up competitions let golfers choose when to play without stress.
In brief
Roll-up competitions let golfers choose when to play without stress. Golf clubs should adopt roll-up competitions for more inclusive play. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Club competition system
A golf course I used to work at had the perfect system for their competitions.
Roll-up competitions work
Players enter the online tee sheet as normal and choose whether to join the comp.
Yellow and red tees
Men and women play together in stableford on the same day with yellow tees for men and red tees for women.
Empty tee sheet spaces
Tee sheets often have empty spaces after reserve list substitutes are added.
Dad and lad play
A dad and lad played together using the open tee sheet for a brisk autumn walk.
Roll-ups reduce stress
Roll-ups cut competition tension by letting players choose who they play with and when.
Roll-ups for new members
Roll-ups help new members learn card-signing before joining competitive comps.
The takeaway
Golf clubs should adopt roll-up competitions for more inclusive play.
