The purpose of the Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of different abilities to compete on an equal basis.

•Each player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round.

•The player will post every “acceptable” round.

A Handicap Index is the result of a mathematical calculation based on posted scores – It is an estimate of what a golfer might shoot on her best days.

A course handicap is determined by applying the player’s Handicap Index to the Course Handicap Table or using the Course Handicap Formula

•Each golf club should have Course Handicap Tables posted in a public area•Multiply Handicap Index by Slope Rating of tees being played and divide by 113

Example: 18.2 Hdcp Index X 123 Slope Rating = 2238.6 / 113 = 20 CH

Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) keeps an exceptionally bad hole from changing your Handicap Index too much and sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole depending on the player’s Course Handicap.

•10 is the maximum number of strokes that can be taken on any hole under ESC•There is no limit to the number of holes on which you can adjust your score for ESC•For handicap purposes, after each round you are required to adjust your hole scores (actual or probable) when they are higher than your maximum ESC number you can post.•There are 2 Tables one for 18 holes and one for 9 holes. Be sure you use the correct table when determining your Equitable Stroke.

Nine-Hole CourseHandicap

Maximum Number onAny Hole

4 or less Double Bogey5 through 9 7

10 through 14 815 through 19 920 or more 10

Eighteen-Hole CourseHandicap

Maximum Number onAny Hole

9 or less Double Bogey10 through 19 720 through 29 830 through 39 940 or more 10

The practice of withdrawing from a round after playing 6 holes to avoid posting a score is considered “manipulating scores” and is not in the spirit of the handicap system or the Lincster spirit of play.

PLAYING POORLY IS NOT A JUSTIFIED REASON FOR WITHDRAWING.

A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke (gimmes) must record for handicap purposes the most likely score.

•MLS consists of the number of strokes already taken, (including penalty strokes) plus in the player’s best judgment, the number of strokes that the player would need to complete the hole more than half the time.

•On the scorecard, this most likely score is preceded by an “X”.

•MLS is subject to reduction under the Equitable Stroke Control procedure.

Holes not played or not played under the Rules of Golf are scored as par plus any handicap strokes the player is entitled to receive on that hole. (Par + Pops) This score when recorded, should be preceded by an “X”

Example: a player with a Course Handicap of 9 receives handicap strokes on every hole. The player quits after playing 7 holes. The score for holes 8 & 9 would be Par + 1.

1. Once a player has hit 10 strokes on two holes, they should pick up, enter a score of X-10 on their scorecard and start over at the next hole.

2. The X will indicate to the sweeps committee that the player has picked up and is not eligible for sweeps or awards that week.

3. Any birdies, pars or chip-ins scored during that round will be counted toward year end awards.

4. The player should however, post their score for that day.

Scorer_______________________________ Attestors' Init #1________#2_______#3_______

Winter rules Jan-Apr - Lift, clean, place within 6", no closer to the hole.

Lincster Par 4 5 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 36

9A Apr 4 F9Hills

2611

4182

3133

2694

1395

4456

1257

3238

2909 Total

HCPFLT

Sandtrap, Sally8 10 X-10 5 5 8 6 X-7 7 66 27

Par holes Birdie holes Chipin holes P u t t P o o l   D

TBD,                      

Par holes Birdie holes Chipin holes P u t t P o o l    

Birdie, Barbie5 8 6 4 4 6 3 5 5 46 9

Par holes Birdie holes Chipin holes P u t t P o o l   A

Parsky, Patty4 6 6 5 3 7 X-5 X-6 6 48 18

Par holes Birdie holes Chipin holes P u t t P o o l   B

No one likes to be considered a slow player, nor do they want to feel rushed while enjoying a round of golf.

•PLAY READY GOLF•Carry a spare ball•Have tees, ball markers ready before your round. Put some in your pocket•If you are the driver, drop the passenger off at her ball and drive to your ball•If your are the passenger, don’t wait for the driver to pick you up. Continue walking to the hole until she catches up with you.•Always be aware of the gap between you and the group ahead. There should not be more than half a hole open in front of you. If you are keeping up with the group in front of you – don’t worry about the group behind you.•Always record your score at the next tee.

PWGA website: www.golfpwga.org Rules>Pace of Play

“more tips for speeding up play”

WNHGA website: www.wnhga.com Rules and Tools>Pace of Play

“simple ways to quicken pace of play”

The USGA Handicap System Reference Guide

Pacific Women’s Golf Association – www.golfpwga.org Handicapping >Articles>Archives

USGA website – www.usga.org Handicapping

Post every “acceptable” round of golf

Know the difference between Handicap Index and Course Handicap

Know what your Equitable Stroke Control number is

Playing poorly is not a reason for withdrawing

Know how to score unfinished holes and holes not played under the rules of golf

Play “Ready Golf” and always be aware of the gap between you and the group in front of you

Count all your strokes - A whiff is a stroke

And finally – It’s a game – Have Fun