Many amateur golf tournaments use Playing Handicaps to create fair and balanced competitions. With many different golf formats to choose from, Playing Handicaps are calculated in various ways. Some of these calculations can be complex and require a thorough explanation.
This guide will review the basic calculation of Playing Handicaps, Playing Handicaps with Different Pars, and Playing Handicaps for specific formats for the following authorities and associations:
USGA
United Kingdom
Australia
Scotland
Within the guide, a dedicated section for each authority and association will first go through the basic calculations and evolve into the more complex scenarios.
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