Ohio Golf Journal March 2020

double bogey and one more stroke for my handicap, which totals seven. Thus, seven is my maximum, even though I actually took nine strokes to compete the hole. The new World Handicap System accounts for these ‘blow up’ holes that are not inducive of your normal playing ability. Note, whenever the format of play allows, you are encouraged to pick up once you’ve reached your maximum hole score for handicap purposes – which is a Net Double Bogey. This helps with pace of play for other golfers playing behind you. If you were to pick up on a hole before reaching Net Double Bogey, then you would record your Most Likely Score as long as it does not exceed your Net Double Bogey limit. If you are a 36-handicap player, that normally finishes a round at 102, you get 2 strokes per hole. Thus, on a par-four, net double bogey for this player would be an eight. Enjoy your rounds and best of luck in continuing to lower your handicap! Interested in more information on the rules or etiquette of golf? Visit TheGolfRules.com!