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Rules of Golf Review: I shot an 84 but it posted like I shot an 81. What gives?

You left the golf course with an 84 and when you woke up the next day, the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) treated it like an 81. How is that possible? When the World Handicap System was ...
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2.1b Played by the Rules of Golf

A round must be played by the Rules of Golf to be acceptable for handicap purposes, subject to the following: (i) Organized Competitions. In a situation where a player is disqualified from a ...
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‘I Decided To Take The Plunge And Get A Golf Handicap. It’s The Best Decision I’ve Made'

We’ve all played with someone who turns up on the first tee and responds to the question about their handicap with something along the lines of: “I’m not sure really, I don’t have an official index. I ...
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Sample Letter – Policies and Procedures for a Club

The following is a template for use by clubs wishing to outline its policies and procedures set forth by the Handicap Committee. It should be referenced in the club’s bylaws, provided to new members ...