Keep Your Handicap Fair—Submit Scores On Time
Your Handicap Index® is only as accurate as the scores you enter—and when you enter them.
Under the World Handicap System™, there are clear rules about when to submit your scores and what happens if you don’t. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties and stay in good standing:
Score Submission Deadline
You must submit your score by midnight on the day you play.
- This allows your round to be included in the daily Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC).
- Your Handicap Index is then updated overnight—so it's ready for any competition you may play in the next day.
- Late scores = no valid Handicap Index, which means you may not be eligible to compete.
Penalty for Late Scores
If you don’t enter your score by midnight the next day, a Penalty Score will be automatically added to your record.
- This Penalty Score will match your lowest Score Differential from your last 20 rounds.
- It will be marked with a "p" to show it was a system-assigned penalty.
Repeated Late Entries?
If you submit scores late, your club’s Handicap Committee will be alerted.
- They receive regular updates on who the defaulters are.
- They may review your scoring history and take action, which could include:
- Adding penalty scores
- Adjusting your Handicap Index
- Even temporarily withdrawing your handicap
This is all done to keep the system fair and honest for everyone.
Bottom line: submit your scores as soon as you can—definitely before midnight on the day you play. It keeps your handicap fair, your competition eligibility intact, and the system working as it should. |
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