What is index on a scorecard in golf????
2006-12-09 18:38:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
An index in golf relates to handicaps, normally it is for the individual golfer rather then golf holes, the holes are simply rated easiest to hardest on that course.
A handicap index is needed because each golf course has a different degree of difficulty so golfers can compete anywhere using their handicap index. It could even be used for the different tees on the same course.
Example ::
a golfers 6.5 index on one course could be a 7 handicap for him but on another course it may be an 8 handicap.
Depends on the difficulty of the course.
That is how the USGA has tried to level the playing field between golfers of different capabilities.
Leon
2006-12-09 22:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ltgolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The holes difficulty rating on that course. 1 is hardest. its used in handicap and stableford etc events
2006-12-10 02:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it refers to you're handicap !
2006-12-10 02:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋