Hi Linda,
Our WGA had the Club Championship (stroke play) over
two days and I have a scorecard question. The official scorecard had
two incorrect hole scores for one player. When the players were
comparing scorecards, the error was detected. However, the only score corrected
on the official scorecard was the total score for both nines, not the two
individual hole scores and the totals. Since the total of the scores
for both nines was correct, does this eliminate disqualification, or is the
player still disqualified because the person keeping the official scorecard did
not change the individual hole scores on the scorecard, just the total
score? The official scorecard was signed by the players and the actual
scores of the two holes was higher than recorded on the card.
Some individuals at our club feel as long as the total score
was correct, she should not be disqualified.
The handicap committee is aware of the incorrect scores and
will enter the correct score on the handicap reporting system.
We enjoy reading your blog and look forward to
reading the questions and answers. Thank you.
Lulu from Texas
Dear Lulu,
Players are responsible for the correct gross score on each
hole. If the player turns in a signed scorecard with a score for any hole that
is lower than her actual score, she is disqualified [Rule 6-6d].
The fact that the total score is correct is irrelevant. The
player is responsible for the correct hole-by-hole score; the Committee is
responsible for adding the scores.
Players should be diligent about checking their hole-by-hole
scores and correcting any errors before signing and submitting the scorecard. It
is always unfortunate when a careless error leads to a disqualification.
Linda
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