9 hole competition rules query

[Colin L]

Yes, one shot is a difference. I know that. But I never said there wouldn't be a difference (and indeed there may or may not be one). But 1 shot in 20 is not substantial - unlike the 9 shots the OP was worrying about. I think we are debating the contents of an empty bag

Well, we'll differ about the substantiality or otherwise of one stroke, but I'll stick to the value of doing it correctly and not being prepared just to make do with the approximation that halving the 18 hole handicap would be, regardless of the fact the sky won't fall down if you did do just that.

If we ever met up in a match I'd expect you to give me an extra stroke on the grounds that a) it isn't substantial and b) you are a considerate person who is kind to the elderly. ?

 

[rulefan]

Well, we'll differ about the substantiality or otherwise of one stroke, but I'll stick to the value of doing it correctly and not being prepared just to make do with the approximation that halving the 18 hole handicap would be, regardless of the fact the sky won't fall down if you did do just that.

If we ever met up in a match I'd expect you to give me an extra stroke on the grounds that a) it isn't substantial and b) you are a considerate person who is kind to the elderly. ?

But that one shot is only over 9 holes. I'd expect two over 18