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Number of strokes the Score Differential is lower than a player’s Handicap Index in effect when the round was played ...

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Purpose of Rule: Rule 17 is a specific Rule for penalty areas, which are bodies of water or other areas defined by the Committee where a ball is often lost or unable to be played. For one penalty ...

Play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies. Play by the Rules and in the spirit of the game. You are responsible for applying your own penalties if you breach a Rule, so that you ...

Have your Handicap ID (e.g., GHIN #) and email address associated with your account ready. When you sign up for a Handicap Index through USGA.org, you’ll receive membership to your local Allied Golf ...

To enhance the enjoyment of players during general play there are many actions that a Committee can take to improve pace of play and to encourage a good standard of player conduct, such as: Reducing ...

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Where applicable, the par and stroke index of each hole. This information is generally contained on the scorecard. 4.1a/1– When Par on Scorecard Differs From Par Recorded in Golf Club Terminal or ...