Comments on: GHIN Great for Calculating Golf Handicaps while on a Golf Vacation

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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:27:55 +0000

[...] But with the debut of the new Bahia Golf Course, Punta Mita now has a layout that can hold up to most any player, regardless of their golf handicap. [...]

By: Craig B.

Craig B. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:02:41 +0000

I don’t think the USGA recognizes “couples handicaps,” so there is no “official” way of calculating them. Best to find out what equation your course/club is using, then check their math.

By: Louise G.

Louise G. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:32:09 +0000

I have a handicap of 21 for 9 holes and my husband has a handicap of 16 for 9 holes. How are scores adjusted for couples play? We shot a 49 and ended up with an adjusted score of 44. Is this correct and if so please explain the process. Louise

By: Craig B.

Craig B. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:31:07 +0000

I can explain it. You either: 1) witnessed one of the greatest miracles in golf, 2)added wrong, or 3) got sandbagged

By: Adam F.

Adam F. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:30:42 +0000

Recently my friends and I took our annual trip to Orange County National.My question to you is what are the odds that a 22.1 HDCP with a course index of 24/25 would end up shooting 14-15 under par over four rounds? We are at loss on how to explain this. Thanks CS

By: Craig B.

Craig B. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:30:20 +0000

Playing off the lowest handicap is what most people do. I’m sure there are arguments against it, but it’s quick, easy, and fair (again, be sure to convert to ‘course handicaps’ first). Lots of tournament formats and betting games can be found online (try thegolfexpert.com/golf-on-course-betting.php). In my experience, the best formats with large groups of varying handicaps are ones where everybody’s score matters (not just the better players). Keeps everyone involved and part of the fun.

By: Adam F.

Adam F. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:30:02 +0000

Not really a comment–more of a question.Going to Orange County National in April with 12 friends for our annual “man trip”.We usually play off the lowest handicap in the group.Is this fair-any ideas?Maybe some ideas on a tournament format as well. Thanks Adam Fader