Dear Director of Golf, Andy Montgomery,

We are writing to you as members of Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club with a growing concern about the issue of handicap manipulation in both men's and women's tournaments. As we all know, the integrity of golf is dependent on the fair play of its participants. However, in recent times, it has become evident that a number of members are manipulating their handicaps to gain an unfair advantage in competitive tournaments. Our concerns are backed up by independent software which has found on average that 2-3% of a club's membership actively manipulates their handicap to best position themselves for tournament success. This number is in line with what we believe is happening at our club.

We, therefore, urge you to take action to address this issue and restore the integrity of our club's competitive tournaments. We believe that an engaged and empowered handicap committee and the implementation of handicap management software such as CapPatrol.com will be crucial steps in ensuring that such manipulations do not continue.

It is essential that we maintain the integrity of our club's tournaments and prevent individuals from taking unfair advantages. Handicap manipulation is not only a matter of ensuring fair play but is also a form of theft when tournaments require significant entry fees and offer prize money.

Therefore, we respectfully request that you take action to address this issue. We strongly believe that this will be crucial in restoring the integrity of our club's tournaments, protecting the health of our club's culture, and ensuring that we continue to foster a positive and fair playing environment for all members.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

The Membership of Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club