Each player will post every acceptable round for peer review.
The player and the player’s Handicap Committee have joint responsibility for adhering to these premises. Therefore all scores need to be adjusted in accordance of the ESC™ system and posted in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
Golfers whose handicap has been established (five 18-hole rounds or ten 9-hole rounds – see rule #1) are required to reduce all higher than normal scores on a hole-by-hole basis before posting that score into the computer.
Using your 18-hole course handicap, follow this chart:
| Equitable Stroke Control |
| Course Handicap |
Maximum Number on any Hole |
| 9 or less |
Double Bogey |
| 10 through 19 |
7 |
| 20 through 29 |
8 |
| 30 through 39 |
9 |
| 40 or more |
10 |
Using your 9-hole course handicap, follow this chart:
| EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL |
| Nine-Hole Course Handicap |
Maximum Number on Any Hole |
| 4 or less |
Double Bogey |
| 5 through 9 |
7 |
| 10 through 14 |
8 |
| 15 through 19 |
9 |
| 20 or more |
0 |
B. POSTING SCORES FOR USGA HANDICAP INDEX:
It is each member’s responsibility to post scores accurately, using the actual date that the round was played and the correct slope and rating. Even unfinished rounds must be posted if at least 14 holes were completed (or 7 holes for a 9-hole round). The score to post for the remaining holes is determined by “Par plus strokes as they fall.” In match play, if putts are conceded, you are required to post a score that you would have reasonably gotten for that hole.
TWO WAYS TO POST YOUR SCORE:
1. Using the Pro Shop’s computer into the GHIN System – ask if you need help.
2. Internet website at www.ghin.com. NOTE: When posting just one 9 hole score you will not see that posted score until the second 9 hole score posted is added to your first 9-hole score. The internet GHIN system only adds two 9-hole scores to achieve an 18-hole score. This site also allows you to sign up to be notified by email of each biweekly revision and to get a printable copy of your handicap card.
If you are unable to post your score online, please try posting your score in the Pro Shop’s computer at a later time. If it’s at a different course remember to use the correct USGA course rating and slope. Slope and rating will be on the course scorecard for the tees you played. The USGA Course Handicap calculator* is available online to convert your USGA Handicap Index to a course handicap for any course. (*Slope & Rating)
