United States Golf Association
USGA Table Once the golfer checks his or her course handicap, equitable scoring follows the rules:
| Course Handicap | Maximum Score per Hole |
|---|---|
| up to 9 | Double Bogey |
| 10 through 19 | 7 |
| 20 through 29 | 8 |
| 30 through 39 | 9 |
| 40 or higher | 10 |
For example, if a golfer has a course handicap of 8, shoots a score of 83, but that score includes a six on a par 3 (a triple bogey) then the posted score should be only 82. However, if a golfer with a course handicap of 11 had the same score, the proper score to post is 83.
Note: In other countries, the system of ESC may be different from the USGA system, (e.g., the RCGA system). When a score is made under a system of ESC different from the USGA ESC system, that score must be adjusted to the USGA ESC system before it is entered as an adjusted gross score under the USGA Handicap System.
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