Score Types

Within the United States, scores will be identified with the letter designations below. These can be used to help identify the format of play, where a round was played and other details about the round.

H	=	Home (should be used when the course is associated with any golf club where the player is a member).
A	=	Away
C	=	Competition (will be an attribute of score type)
N	=	9-hole score combined with an expected score to produce an 18-hole Score Differential or (prior to January 2024) two 9-hole scores combined
P	=	Penalty
L	=	League (Coming Soon)
E	=	Exceptional (will be an attribute of score type)

Note:

• For the purposes of handicap review, clubs are encouraged to post certain scores as competition scores. Although a competition score does not have a direct impact on a player’s Handicap Index calculation, it may be used as part of handicap review to indicate the player’s demonstrated ability in competition rounds versus general play.
• A competition score is a score made in a competition organized and conducted by a Competition Committee. The competition must identify a winner(s) based on a stipulated round(s) and must be played under the Rules of Golf. The competition can be match play or stroke play. Examples of scores made at the club level that should be designated as competition scores include club championships (stroke or match play) and member-guest competitions.