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)