PWGA NOTES & QUOTES 3
These terms could only be used once .
Question 1 : All ( of the above ) are recommendations ; it is up to the committee to determine : Answer : Allowances for handicap competition . Reference Section 9- 4 ( a ) page 61 .
Question 2 : Tournament scores within the last 12 months or within a player current 20-sore history . Answer : Eligible Tournament Score . Page 5 definitions .
Question 3 : Score ( s ) posted by a Handicap Committee for a player who fails to post an acceptable score . Answer : Penalty Score : Section 8- 4 ( b ) page 52 .
Question 4 : Automatic function of the USGA Handicap System and is done at each revision . Answer : Reduction for Exceptional Tournament Scores : Section 10-2 ( d ) page 84 .
Question 5 : The Handicap Committee has the sole ability to make this adjustment .
Answer : Modification of a handicap index : Section 8-4 ( c ) page 52 .
Handicap Trivia : Did you know the following terms are trademarks and service marks of the United States Golf Association : “ Bogey Rating ”, “ Course Handicap ”, Equitable Stroke Control ”, ” Handicap Differential ”, ” Handicap Index ”, “ SLOPE ”, “ slope system ”,” slope rating ”, “ USGA course rating ” and the “ USGA Handicap System ”. There many more- but terms we use every day regarding golf are trademarks of USGA .
What will be in store for the USGA Handicap System for next year ? Will there be a new Course Rating and Handicap software ? Stay tuned- hope to find out more in November .
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