What is an Exceptional Score on my handicap record?
Under the World Handicapping System, an Exceptional Score relates to any Score Differential which is at least 7.0 strokes better than the player's Handicap Index at the time the round was played - Rule 5.9
A reduction for an Exceptional Score is applied by adjusting each of the most recent 20 Score Differentials recorded in a player's scoring record, which includes the Exceptional Score. As a result, the impact of the reduction will remain after the next score is submitted but will dilute over time as new scores are submitted.
A reduction is automatically applied within the calculation of a player's updated Handicap Index at midnight.
Should you have any further questions relating to the application or removal of an Exceptional Score Reduction, we would ask you contact your Home Club who administer your Handicap Index.
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