Handicap Allowances .....

Singles Matchplay : The full difference between the handicap of the two players.

Fourball Betterball Matchplay : Lowest handicap player to concede strokes to the other three players based on 90% of the difference.

Medal Competitions : Full playing handicap allowance taken off the gross score at the end of the round.Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.

Singles Stableford : Full playing handicap allowance taking strokes at the hole according to the stroke Index. Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.

Singles Bogey : Full playing handicap allowance taking strokes at the hole according to the stroke Index. Record the gross score and hole result (i.e. “+” for win, “0” for half and “- “for a loss ) Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.

Fourball Betterball Stableford : Full playing handicap allowance taking individual players strokes at the holes according to the stroke Index. Record the gross score of the player achieving the best points score in column A or B according to which player scored at the give hole. Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.

Foursome Medal : Two players play one ball. Alternate drivers followed by alternate shots. Allowance ½ the combined handicap. Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.

Greensome Medal : Both players drive, after selecting the best drive play alternate shots. Allowance 0.6 of the lower handicap plus 0.4 of the higher handicap. Maximum handicap 36 unless otherwise stated.