A golf handicap is a good representation of a player's potential, not the average. There are a few handicap systems in the world. More than 50% of the world uses the USGA handicap system, which is also adopted by the Malaysian, Singapore, and Indonesian golf associations. Thus, Golf Handicap Score Submission are essential.
There are no issues with the way the handicaps are calculated. There are, however, issues with the way scores are submitted and opportunities for manipulation.
Currently, with most golf handicap scoring systems, scores are either submitted:
- Manually, by dropping a scorecard into the scorecard box
- Electronically, by submitting via an app/website/scanner machine at the club
Both ways are done by the player themselves, and there is no way to know if the scores are verified by another marker.
Deemples Handicap Submission System
To solve and preserve the legitimacy, and authenticity of a player's golf handicap, Deemples requires a player's score to be submitted by a MINIMUM OF 2 OTHER PLAYERS that submit similar data for that player.
For each game, you need a minimum of 2 other players to submit your scores (and they have to be identical) for it to show and count for both handicap and results. Once you have a minimum of 5 valid scores submitted, your handicap index will show.
Fields that are required for a golf handicap:
While course ratings and slope ratings can be easily found on the scorecard, adjusted gross scores are slightly more complicated.
Adjusted Gross Score
Adjusted gross scores take into account Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) where the maximum allowable score per hole is dependent on a player's course handicap.
*Course handicap = slope rating / 113 * handicap index.
| Course Handicap | Maximum allowable score per hole |
| 9 and below | Double bogey |
| 10-19 | 7 |
| 20-29 | 8 |
| 30-39 | 9 |
| 40 and above | 10 |
Example:
I have a course handicap of 17, and I have a gross score of 95. I had 1 hole where I got a 10, and another hole with an 8. My maximum allowable score is a 7 based on my course handicap. I have to reduce 4 strokes, and my adjusted gross score is 91. My gross score still maintains at 95.
- 95 = my gross score, which is used to calculate my net score.
- 91 = my adjusted gross score, which is used to calculate my handicap.
Deemples Score Submission System to show Results
A stroke play format is the purest form of a golf competition to play. If handicaps are in play, then:
*Gross score - course handicap = Net score
Hole by hole gross score submission
Total gross score submissions are sufficient. However, if course handicaps are accurate, then there are usually quite a few tied net scores. The USGA tiebreak method is to use the last 9 holes' net score, and if still tied, then the last 6 holes' net score, if still tied then the last 3 holes net score, and if still tied then the last 1 hole net score.
For this, we require golfers to submit hole-by-hole gross scores instead of the sum. So that tiebreakers can be done automatically by Deemples.
Game Results: Automated
The results sorted by the lowest net and lowest gross will then be displayed on a Results tab in the game menu. Therefore, this saves the organizer a ton of time, and we hope it will be beneficial for golf event organizers and golf clubs everywhere in the world.
For more information on how to use this for your golf club/society/event: hello@deemples.com.
If u want to learn more about how a USGA golf handicap is calculated, click here.
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FAQs on Golf Handicap Score Submission
1. How to get handicap golf in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, there are certain terms and conditions for certificate registration where being an active member, attending golf lessons, playing a certain number of games and going through an assessment by the National Handicapping System are all necessary for you to get the official handicap.
2. How to submit scorecards for handicap?
Scores submissions for handicap:
- Manually, by dropping a scorecard into the scorecard box
- Electronically, by submitting via an app/website/scanner machine at the club
The player themselves are the ones who follow these protocols, and there is no way to know if the scores are verified by another marker.
3. How to apply for handicap?
In Malaysia, there are certain terms and conditions for certificate registration where being an active member, attending golf lessons, playing a certain number of games and going through an assessment by the National Handicapping System are all necessary for you to get the official handicap.
4. How to submit golf scores?
Open up the Deemples App and tap on "My Games". Then, tap on "Previous Games". After that, tap on the "Rate and Score" button of the player you wish to submit scores for. Finally, enter his/her adjusted gross score, course rating and slope rating.
5. What is a golf handicap?
In simple terms, a golf handicap is a measure of a golfer's ability over an entire round of golf, signified by a number. In other words, a golf handicap indicates how many strokes above or under par a golfer should be able to play. The lower the number = the better the golfer.
