Topic - Net Double Bogey
Resources on this topic:
Video - "Net Double Bogey Explainer"
Video - "On Course with the USGA Handicap Department - Net Double Bogey"
Infographic - Net double bogey is the maximum hole score under the WHS™
FAQ - What is the maximum hole score?
Poster - Maximum Hole Score For Handicap Purposes
What you should know - In 150 words or less
If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5.
Once your Handicap Index has been established, the maximum hole score for posting purposes is a net double bogey,
equal to double bogey + any handicap strokes you receive based on your Course Handicap™.
Below is an example of a player's abnormally high hole score being adjusted for score posting purposes.
Helpful Hint!
If you post your scores using the hole-by-hole option available within your score posting app, the net double bogey adjustment is applied automatically.
If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5.
Once your Handicap Index has been established, the maximum hole score for posting purposes is a net double bogey,
equal to double bogey + any handicap strokes you receive based on your Course Handicap™.
Below is an example of a player's abnormally high hole score being adjusted for score posting purposes.
Helpful Hint!
If you post your scores using the hole-by-hole option available within your score posting app, the net double bogey adjustment is applied automatically.