WHAT SCORE SHOULD I RECORD FOR POSTING?

There are some different circumstances that you may need to use to record a score. You need to
play at least 13 holes for an 18 hole round and 7 holes for a 9 hole round in order to post a
score.

You are NEVER required to finish a hole. This could have varying results depending on what
type of game you are playing. In a team event, if your ball is not going to count for the team
score, you may pick up (and should to speed up play). In an individual event, it may result in
being ineligible to win. In match play, it would likely result in loss of hole.

USE EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL (ESC) TO DETERMINE YOUR SCORE

ESC is determined by taking par plus your handicap (18 handicap and par is 4, you would post
a 5, par 4 +1 handicap). *

1. If you do not finish your game, use ESC to determine your score for the remaining holes.
For example, the siren goes off or the game is only 14 holes or it is too hot to finish or any
other reason.

2. If you are “out of the hole” (for example, playing a partner game, your partner has a net 5 on
the hole and you are over that score, pick up.

3. If you are playing a team game and your ball is not going to be used, pick up and take ESC
for posting.

USE YOUR MAXIMUM SCORE

Max is determined by taking par +2 +handicap (18 handicap and par is 4, you would post 7,
par 4 +2 +1 handicap)

If you have reached your max (if you are not playing a game where you need to use your actual
score), pick up and take your max.

USE YOUR MOST LIKELY SCORE

Match play where your opponent has won the hole.

Record your most likely score. Your opponent gets a par on a par 3, you are on the green in 3
but 10 feet away, your most likely score would be a 5 (on in 3 and two putts).

If the match is over and you played at least 13 holes, use the Equitable Stroke Control to score
the rest of the game.
*Examples use an 18 hole handicap of 18 strokes (one stroke per hole).
(These would be my “editorial” comments)

In my older age, I have a bit of a different perspective. If I am having a bad day and am playing
individual, I would rather have a “donation day”, than frustrate myself. If I am counting my
next shot for a 10 or 11, I am probably not going to win anyway, so I will pick up and then play
for fun.

If I am playing partners or team and having a bad hole, I will ask my teammates if they need my
score. If not, I will pick up and either take my Equitable score or maximum for posting.

Follow the rules, have fun (not frustration) and remember we are not playing for a gazillion
dollars.