Is someone's golf handicap reassessed after a layoff ?

[lacmag3]

I have been unable to play golf for a few years but hope to return soon. Is my handicap likely to be set to the same level as when I left or is it re-assessed?

[Mancunian]

If you haven't carried on as a full paying member even though you haven't played then you have to be re-assessed. Full details visit the Congu site which gives you all the rules and regulations. Think its on Page 46 or 49

[10ClarionSt]

Depends how long the lay off is. You must submit at least 3 scores from qualifying rounds in the 12 months from 1st January to 31st December. If not, your handicap becomes inactive.