Swango1980
Well-known member
Yeah, I appreciate that. But, I'd not consider any of the scenarios I mentioned as protecting one's handicap
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jim8flog
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I personally would question the reason a player who did not play a hole deliberately.
Other info for help
1. Player Responsibilities. In order to comply with the requirements of the
Rules of Handicapping, a player is expected to:
(i) Act with integrity by following the Rules of Handicapping and to refrain
from using, or circumventing, the Rules of Handicapping for the purpose
of gaining an unfair advantage.
(v) Attempt to make the best score possible at each hole.
R&A rules
Round
18 or fewer holes played in the order set by the Committee.
Handicapping
Note 2
If the offence has any possible premeditated element or, could have adversely affected the play of a fellow competitor, the score should normally be regarded as a ‘No Return’. (2.1b (3) of Rules Of Handicapping)
The following are situations where the player has been disqualified under the Rules of Golf or where a score has not been regarded as an acceptable score under 2.2a and 2.2b of the Rules of Handicapping:
20.2(e)
Disqualification penalty imposed by Committee
Not acceptable
Other info for help
1. Player Responsibilities. In order to comply with the requirements of the
Rules of Handicapping, a player is expected to:
(i) Act with integrity by following the Rules of Handicapping and to refrain
from using, or circumventing, the Rules of Handicapping for the purpose
of gaining an unfair advantage.
(v) Attempt to make the best score possible at each hole.
R&A rules
Round
18 or fewer holes played in the order set by the Committee.
Handicapping
Note 2
If the offence has any possible premeditated element or, could have adversely affected the play of a fellow competitor, the score should normally be regarded as a ‘No Return’. (2.1b (3) of Rules Of Handicapping)
The following are situations where the player has been disqualified under the Rules of Golf or where a score has not been regarded as an acceptable score under 2.2a and 2.2b of the Rules of Handicapping:
20.2(e)
Disqualification penalty imposed by Committee
Not acceptable
