mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
Whilst not in general use in GB&I, Ireland are trialling its use so clubs and players should be aware of this provision should they play overseas or in Ireland. The full details are taken from Interpretation 3.3/1 (included in the Rules for jurisdictions that use MLS).
Scores returned in match play or four-ball formats are Acceptable Scores in some Jurisdictions. In such situations there is a need for calculating a ‘Most Likely Score’ when a player starts a hole but does not hole out. For example:
When a player starts a hole but does not hole out for a valid reason, subject to other provisions set out within the Rules of Handicapping, the player must record their most likely score or net double bogey, whichever is lower, as appropriate for the situation and depending on the format of play.
The most likely score is:
The number of strokes already taken to reach a position on a hole, plus any penalty strokes incurred to that point, plus the number of strokes the player would most likely require to complete the hole from that position.
Most likely scores should be determined on any hole in accordance with the following guidelines:
Position of the ball Strokes to be added
There is no limit to the number of most likely scores that can be submitted within a player’s score, provided that the failure to hole out is for a valid reason and not for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage.
Scores returned in match play or four-ball formats are Acceptable Scores in some Jurisdictions. In such situations there is a need for calculating a ‘Most Likely Score’ when a player starts a hole but does not hole out. For example:
- The result of the hole has already been decided,
- A hole has been conceded,
- A player’s partner has already posted a better score in a four-ball format and the player picks up, or
- A player has already reached their net double bogey limit on a specific hole.
When a player starts a hole but does not hole out for a valid reason, subject to other provisions set out within the Rules of Handicapping, the player must record their most likely score or net double bogey, whichever is lower, as appropriate for the situation and depending on the format of play.
The most likely score is:
The number of strokes already taken to reach a position on a hole, plus any penalty strokes incurred to that point, plus the number of strokes the player would most likely require to complete the hole from that position.
Most likely scores should be determined on any hole in accordance with the following guidelines:
Position of the ball Strokes to be added
- If the ball lies on the putting green, no more than 5 feet (1.5 metres) from the hole: Add one additional stroke.
- If the ball lies between 5 feet (1.5 meters) and 20 yards (20 metres) from the hole: Add 2 or 3 additional strokes, depending on the position of the ball, the difficulty of the green and the ability of the player.
- Beyond 20 yards (20 metres) from the hole: Add 3 or 4 additional strokes, depending on the position of the ball, the difficulty of the green and the ability of the player.
There is no limit to the number of most likely scores that can be submitted within a player’s score, provided that the failure to hole out is for a valid reason and not for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage.
