Scorecard Elements

Because a handicap is a measure of your golf potential, not all of your golf scores are used in the calculation. In fact, only the ten "best," of the last twenty, scores are used (if you have less than twenty scores, less than ten are used to calculate your handicap). The gold stars denote which scores are used in the handicap calculation. (Note that these might not be the lowest scores, as scores are adjusted for the difficulty of the course).

If you see a letter C next to your score, it stands for "Combined" and denotes that you have combined two 9-hole scores together. For the purposes of an 18-hole handicap, you are required to combine your 9-hole scores (if they fall within your last 20 scores), and MyScorecard does this automatically for you.

Scores with the letter T are tournament scores. Tournament scores are one of the checks and balances that are built into your handicap. A "tournament score" is made in a formal competition, which is organized by a committee and identifies a winner based on one or more specific rounds. Regular plays (like your sunday match-up) do not count as tournament scores. Organized events by or between clubs or association, such as best ball, club championships, or association tournaments count as formal tournaments. Usually the organizing committee will announce up-front that the round will count as a tournament or "T" score. It is important to properly record tournament scores, as they will have an additional impact on the handicap calculation if you perform particularly well. To enter a tournament score, simply click on the checkbox labeled "tournament." Your score will appear with a "T" next to it, and your scorecard will take care of the calculation.