RULES Rule 5: Rule 5.2: 5.2b/3 - Application of Penalty for Practising on Course Before Round in Stroke Play Rule 5.2b explains when a player is not allowed to practise on the course before a round in ...

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In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. The Allied Golf Association in your ...

Appendix C: Handicap Allowances Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the unrounded Course ...

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What you should know - In 150 words or less If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5. Once ...

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What you should know - In 150 words or less Your Handicap Index is a portable number that represents your demonstrated golfing ability. It is based on your past scores relative to the difficulty of ...

Note: These guidelines assume an altitude less than 2,000 feet/610 metres above sea level. As par reflects the score a scratch player is expected to score on a given hole, it may also be appropriate ...

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