Quick bit of context - I have been playing since September last year and i play with my friend who is an 11 handicap. He is keen for me to put some cards in so that we can play in some scrambles and I can get involved in some of the competitions. I can break 100 but probably average about 105 on a par 70 course with an Slope rating of 130.
I think my handicap would be about 30-35 and this feels too high to be entering into competitions as I 1. Dont want to look like a tit and 2. If i play a good round and shoot high 90s then it doesnt seem fair I could potentially beat much better players. I know it's the whole point of the handicap system but still.
My main questions are; will people be annoyed at me entering with an extremely high handicap? Also should I hold off until I am more likely to be playing off mid twenties to be inkeeping with the old handicap system that capped out at 28?
All opinions welcome, dont molly coddle me 😅