How starting bans work in competitions – and why we do what we do
🏌️♀️ How starting bans work in competitions
– and why we do what we do
We have received some questions about how we handle starting bans in connection with competitions - and we would like to explain this in a little more detail!
When we organize competitions, we often block start times for the entire day. We don't do this to exclude players, but to create the best possible conditions for both the competition and the other players. Here are some reasons why:
- Flexibility for competition design: When we see how many participants have registered, we can adjust how long the starting ban needs to be.
- Weather and season: During certain parts of the year we face challenges with frost, fog or the risk of thunderstorms. In these cases we need to be able to adjust the times to ensure the competition can be conducted safely and fairly.
- Planning and logistics: Certain types of competition, such as cannon starts, require special planning and sometimes extra effort to prepare the course. By blocking times in advance, we can ensure that everything is in order before the first ball is hit.
When we know what the competition looks like – and how the weather and other factors develop – we release the times that are not needed for the competition to other players. This is what happens as soon as we deem it appropriate.
There are many things to keep track of, and although it happens very rarely, it can sometimes take a while before the times are released. We do our best to make it happen as quickly and smoothly as possible 😊
In summary: We release remaining times after competitions when we have sufficient information to do so in a good way – taking into account both the competition and those of you who want to play outside the competition.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment - together we will create a pleasant and well-functioning golf club! 💚
