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Rules of Handicapping FAQs

Fundamentals of Handicapping

Q. How many scores do I have to post before I get a Handicap Index®?

A. In order to establish a Handicap Index, a total of 54 holes must be played and posted to your scoring record. These scores can be made up of any combination of 9- or 18-hole rounds. (Rule 4.5, Rules of Handicapping)