Glossary/Scoring/Handicap

Handicap

Scoring

A scoring system that takes into account the ability of the golfer before they are awarded a score. It is used so that golfers of different abilities can compete together. The higher a handicap is, the worse the golfer is (generally speaking!).

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Scratch

Having a handicap of 0 or better.

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