World Handicap System
Once you have joined a club
You then play to establish a Handicap Index ( Max. 54 )
Then calculate your course handicap = H Index x Slope Rating / 113
Usually found close to the first tee on a look-up table
Stableford handicap allowance – C handicap x H allowance ie 95%
Maximum hole score is net double bogey
Hole not played – leave hole score blank or mark NP
Playing Conditions Calculated (PCC) at the end of the day
Then Score Differential calculated – what you played to
Log on to the English Golf Union App ( MyEG) or Howdidido
Update the App
Search the course
Confirm Tee markers
Make sure your playing partner has the most up-to-date App
Including the score entry icon
As your verifier search their club and last name
Once selected they will be sent a message in the app to verify your score
Finally click on the green approve / or reject – add a comment if the score is wrong
Once complete the score will appear in your app and your index will follow
Input details in close proximity to the course or they will fail
Recommend spare battery for phone
Please send me any further suggestions which may help
Regards Tony