Temple Pan American Golf Association

Callaway Handicap System

The Temple PAGA Callaway Handicap System

 

By Lionel F. Callaway, Golf Professional

Modified for use by the Temple PAGA

 

Under the Callaway System a player's handicap is determined after each round by deducting from his gross score for 18 holes the scores of the worst individual holes. The table below shows the number of "worst hole" scores he may deduct and the adjustment to be made, based on his gross score. For instance, if his gross score for 18 holes is 96, he turns to the table and opposite that score finds that he may deduct the total for his three worst holes. Thus, if he has one 9, one 8, and a 7, his handicap totals 24 (9+8+7=24). From his total further plus or minus adjustment is then made according to the adjustment shown at the bottom of each column. For a gross score of 96, the adjustment requires a deduction of 2, resulting in a final handicap of 22. This 96 minus 22 (handicap) equals a net score of 74.

 

NOTES:

No hole may be scored at more than twice its par

Half strokes count as a whole

The 2 worst holes are never deducted

In case of ties, lowest handicap takes preference

Maximum handicap is a 50

 

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