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Topic - Playing Handicap™

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Know Before You Play:

A Playing Handicap is the actual number of strokes you receive or give during a round, and it’s the number used for scoring in a game or competition. While it’s often the same as your Course Handicap, it can differ if a handicap allowance is applied, if the format is match play, or if players are competing from tees with different pars.

Key Difference in Terms:

  • Course Handicap = you against the course
  • Playing Handicap = you against other players

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