Friday, December 21, 2012

Ask Linda #578-Wrong hole score on card


Hi Linda,
Our WGA had the Club Championship (stroke play) over two days and I have a scorecard question. The official scorecard had two incorrect hole scores for one player. When the players were comparing scorecards, the error was detected. However, the only score corrected on the official scorecard was the total score for both nines, not the two individual hole scores and the totals. Since the total of the scores for both nines was correct, does this eliminate disqualification, or is the player still disqualified because the person keeping the official scorecard did not change the individual hole scores on the scorecard, just the total score? The official scorecard was signed by the players and the actual scores of the two holes was higher than recorded on the card.

Some individuals at our club feel as long as the total score was correct, she should not be disqualified.

The handicap committee is aware of the incorrect scores and will enter the correct score on the handicap reporting system. 

We enjoy reading your blog and look forward to reading the questions and answers.   Thank you. 

Lulu from Texas

Dear Lulu,

Players are responsible for the correct gross score on each hole. If the player turns in a signed scorecard with a score for any hole that is lower than her actual score, she is disqualified [Rule 6-6d].

The fact that the total score is correct is irrelevant. The player is responsible for the correct hole-by-hole score; the Committee is responsible for adding the scores.

Players should be diligent about checking their hole-by-hole scores and correcting any errors before signing and submitting the scorecard. It is always unfortunate when a careless error leads to a disqualification.

Linda
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