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The recommended lower limit for a par 5 is 450 yards (370 for women).

Appendix C Scramble (4 players) 25% low/20%/15%/10% high Scramble (3 players) 30% low/20%/10% high Scramble (2 players)

See Rule 6.1b(2). In stroke play, playing from the wrong tee gets the general penalty and if not corrected before making a stroke to...

Or "I wish" score

Yes. After the EG (men) switching to the USGA rating system but just prior to WHS, the USGA CR was rounded to produce the SSS. All the...

The Course and Bogey Ratings take account of gradients (Roll & Elevation)

In fact in the 'leadup' to WHS all Course Ratings in England (for men) were done using the USGA rating system as opposed to the EGU SSS...

Scotland (and I think Ireland) adopted the USGA Course Rating system (including Slope) many years before the rest of CONGU but couldn't...

First time I've ever seen that interpretation.

The root of the problem, as you allude to, is that people simply weren't aware of the advantage low handicappers had at most courses...

It was a direct response to your statement "Idiots running WHS" .

That and the 8/20 removing the old kneejerk reaction.

To what extent does your club committee give feedback to EG? How much information does it repost to members?

If you hit OOB then the team will be playing the 3rd shot, as they would be playing any hole.

All play 3rd shot.