Handicap
What is a Golf Handicap?
The golf handicap is a guide to the standard of your golf game and allows players of different abilities to play against each other on somewhat equal terms. It is designed to represent the number of shots per round of golf that you would take over that of a "scratch player" (someone playing off a 0 Handicap).
The maximum handicap allowed is 28 for men and 36 for ladies.
Example: A lady with a 36 handicap will be allocated 2 extra shots per hole where as a man with a 28 handicap will only be allocated 1 or 2 extra shot per hole.
What is a official Golf Handicap?
In the UK The Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) retain the copyright of the Golf Handicap Scheme. There is only one way to get an ‘official’ golf handicap and that is to join a Golf Club affiliated to CONGU.
stiletto golf can provide a 'members' Handicap, please enquire about this option.
Why would I want a Golf Handicap?
To continually measure your own standard of golf game.
To use as a fair and reasonable measurement when playing against other golfers.
To provide a golf handicap certificate sometimes required to play on a Golf Course.
Handicap systems are not used in professional golf as they play off scratch and no actual handicap is given.