How to mark unfinished holes on a score card

In light of the WHS handicapping, should you scratch a hole while playing formats such as Stableford or Against bogey ; do not record a DASH ( – ) . This will affect your handicapping. The maximum allowed for handicapping in any hole is a nett double bogey score. Follow the guidelines below for an accurate reflection of your handicap in the WHS system.

How to mark unfinished holes ( X scores)

A) If you have skipped playing a hole . Put an X followed by a nett par score .

B) If you have picked up on or around the green . Put an X followed by a most likely score if that happens to be less than a nett double bogey score.

C) If you leave the score blank ( DASH), it will be considered as a Nett par for handicapping.

What is a Nett Par

a) If you have a stroke on a par 3 .
The nett par score is 3 +1 = 4.

b) If you do not have a stroke on a par 3 .
The nett par score is 3.

What is a nett double bogey

a) If you have a stroke on a par 5.
The nett double bogey score is 5+2+1 = 8.

b) If you do not have a stroke on a par 5 .
The nett double bogey score is 5+2 = 7.

What is the most likely score

Say you are playing a PAR 5 hole and you reach the green on 5. Since you do not have a stroke you pick up the ball. You are 20 feet from the hole, Assuming you will have a 2 putt …

Your most likely score will be 5 + 2 = X 7 .

Compiled by:- Satish Balagopal, Tournament committee Ootacamund Gymkhana Club.

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