Tired of scrambling to figure out your handicap before a stroke-play event? Well, 2023 brings good news for golfers! The R&A’s latest rules update shifts the responsibility of declaring your handicap in stroke play events from your shoulders to the golfing department’s.
Remember those pre-2023 days? Deciphering course handicaps, playing handicaps, the different sets of tees, etc. can be really confusing, and it was enough to send your birdie dreams flying away. One wrong digit, and you could be facing disqualification or playing with fewer strokes than you deserved.
But say goodbye to handicap worries! Under the new rule, the golfing department or the tournament organiser is now responsible for verifying and applying your handicap to your scorecard.
However, don’t ditch your handicap knowledge altogether! In match play, it’s still your responsibility to know your number and apply it correctly.
So, the next time you tee off for a stroke play event, take a deep breath and relax. Those handicap worries are a thing of the past. Just grab your clubs, trust the experts, and get ready to enjoy the game! Check out the video to learn more!