Linda, I'm a nine handicap playing match play against a +1
for a nine-hole match. We played the front nine, which is rated higher than the
back. The odd numbers [for handicap strokes] are on the front nine, the side we
are playing. I get 5 strokes on front and 4 strokes on back; where does the +1
have to give the added stroke? If he had a zero handicap, easy: 5 strokes on
front and 4 on back, but with higher-rated front nine is it 6 on front and 4 on
back or 5 and 5? Thanks for your help.
Lou from Portland, Oregon
Dear readers,
Please be aware that
the source for my answer is the USGA Handicap System. The answer might be different for those of you who play golf in
countries outside the United States and Mexico.
Dear Lou,
The difference between a 9 handicap and a +1 is 10 strokes.
You would receive 5 strokes on the front nine and 5 on the back. On the front
nine, you would receive a stroke from your opponent on the holes designated on
the scorecard as the #1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 handicap holes.
Linda
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