In this article, we will discuss the options in the "Handicap Stroking" tab (shown below) when designing scorecards. For a general overview of printing scorecards along with links to articles discussing other tabs, Click Here.
Selected Tournament:
The most common reason why handicap strokes are incorrect on printed scorecards is that the incorrect tournament is selected. The correct tournament must be selected to properly stroke and handicap the scorecards. To change the selected tournament, go to the "Pairing Groups" tab. On the top left of this tab, the selected tournament will be displayed.
If a tournament is not set up (or not selected in the Pairing Groups tab) for the round, then you can select from the following "User-Defined" options:
Print for gross play with no strokes marked: No Playing Handicaps or strokes will be listed on the scorecards.
Print for net stroke play with full handicaps: This option will apply full Playing Handicaps (100%) to every player.
Print for net stroke play off of low handicap in each foursome: This option could be used to play a pair v. pair or player v. foursome competition. You are marking off the low player in each foursome.
Print for net stroke play off of low handicap in field: If playing a tournament that plays Net (off lowest) in the field, you will want to select this option.
Print for singles play: When selecting this option, you will be given the option of "1v3 & 2v4" or "1v2 & 3v4". They will also be marked Net (off Lowest) in each match.
Above is an example of a singles scorecard printing for "1v3 & 2v4". Jack is playing a match against Chris, who gets 1 strokes in that match. Brandon is playing a match against Josh, who is getting 5 strokes.
Print strokes (dots) on card:
To have the strokes (dots) printed on the scorecards (as shown below), make sure this option is checked. This is especially important for Match Play.
"X" Handicap Allowance (User Defined Net Format Only):
You can to enter the Handicap Allowance (percentage of Playing Handicap) to be used. For Handicap Allowance recommendations for certain competitions, Click Here.
Print Playing Handicaps:
Scorecards using a net tournament will have a "PH" column on the right side of the scorecard. When checking this option, the Playing Handicaps will be displayed (as shown below).
Include Stroke Index Allocation Line on card (Gross Tournaments Only):
The handicap hole allocation row (shown below) is usually not needed on the scorecard for gross tournaments. In those cases, you can remove the row.
Include SLOPE and Rating (Gross Tournaments Only):
The Course/Tee Slope and Rating (shown below) are usually not needed for gross tournaments. By selecting this option, you can remove this information.
Include PH and Net columns on card (last two columns) (Gross Tournaments Only):
Gross tournaments usually do not need the "Hdcp" and "Net" columns on the scorecard (shown below). By selecting this option, these columns will be removed.
