| Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) is the
downward adjustment of the individual hole scores for handicap
purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a
player's potential scoring ability. ESC sets a maximum number that
the player can post on any hole depending on the player's Course
Handicap.
Here's how to apply ESC Procedure:
1. Convert your USGA Handicap Index to a Course Handicap
for the set of tees you are going to play.
2. Use the chart below to look up the maximum score you
can post on any hole based on your Course Handicap.
3. Once you have completed your round, scan your score
card to locate any scores higher than your maximum score and reduce
them to your maximum score.
4. There is no limit to the number of holes you can
adjust.
|
Equitable Stroke
Control Table |
Course
Handicap |
Maximum Score
Posted on any
hole |
|
9 or less |
Double Bogey |
|
10 through 19 |
7 |
|
20 through 29 |
8 |
|
30 through 39 |
9 |
|
40 and above |
10 |
|
