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FeaturedKnow the RulesSummer 2022
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Know Your Scorecard: If Only They Could Talk

By Jimmy Becker
July 22, 2022
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In stroke play, whether you are in a friendly or serious competition, a scorecard is a vital component of the round. It tells an accurate story (whether it’s a good or bad story) of a player’s round based on the number of strokes taken.

There are many other facts when it comes to scorecards:

  • There is nothing in the Rules that require initials to be written on any change to a score on a hole on a scorecard.
  • Contrary to popular belief, scorecards in match play are not required. They can be used to help keep the match status, but they have no official standing.
  • Although there are specific spots identified on the scorecard for the player and marker to sign, if there is a visible signature for each person anywhere on the scorecard, it is considered valid.
  • Scorecards don’t have to be strictly paper! A scorecard can be digital if there are means for the player and marker to attest/certify the scorecard.

There are certain responsibilities that come with a scorecard and specific people who are assigned to those responsibilities. Rule 3.3b breaks down the three parties that are involved: (1) the player (2) the marker (3) the committee.

THE PLAYER

  • The player is responsible for 21 items on the scorecard:
    • 18 correct hole-by-hole scores.
    • Two signatures anywhere on the scorecard (their signature, plus the
      signature of the marker).
    • In a handicap competition, the player is responsible for ensuring
      the proper handicap is on the scorecard.
  • The player is not responsible for adding up or totaling the scorecard.
  • Any changes that need to be made must be done with agreement of the
    marker or by approval of the committee.
  • The scorecard needs to be promptly returned to the committee.

THE MARKER

  • This is the person responsible for entering the scores on a player’s scorecard
    and certifying those scores.
  • A marker is assigned by the committee.
  • When the round has ended, the marker needs to certify the hole-by-hole
    scores on the scorecard and sign the scorecard.
  • It is recommended that the marker stay in the scoring area with the player
    until the committee finalizes the scorecard to address any questions or issues
    that may arise.

THE COMMITTEE

  • The committee is the person or group in charge of the competition.
  • The committee are responsible for the following on the scorecard:
    • Total of front nine, back nine and entire round (the “math”)
    • Proper application of handicaps and the total net score in a
      handicap competition.
  • Committees can approve changes of markers during the round.
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Jimmy Becker

Since rejoining the SCGA in 2011 from the NCGA, Jimmy helps administer SCGA, CGA and USGA qualifiers/championships, and is featured in the Rules Crew video series, teaching the Rules of Golf to SCGA members and its clubs. Jimmy is also a member of a Rules & Competitions Department that annually scores some of the highest marks in the country on the USGA Rules of Golf exam at the USGA/PGA Rules workshops. He is a member of the USGA’s Women's Amateur Public Links Committee and works as a rules official at the WAPL Championship annually. A native Southern Californian, in his free time Jimmy enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports and going to the beach.

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