Unified Handicapping -System in detail
Unified Handicapping -System in detail
Appendix A: Golf Course Measurement
It is important that golf courses are measured accurately. Measurement shall be conducted using the following criteria:
1. Measuring Equipment
Course measurement shall be carried out using one of the following:
- 1.1 Surveying equipment
- 1.2 An electronic measuring device (EMD)
- 1.3 A Global Positioning System (GPS)
An accuracy of +/- 1 yard or better at a distance of 250 yards is required.
2. 'Competent' Person
Measurement shall be carried out by a person competent and experienced in the use of the appropriate measuring equipment, subject to review by the Union that is responsible for the issue of Standard Scratch Scores to Affiliated Clubs.
3. Measurement
3.1 Each hole shall be measured from the Distance Point to the centre of the green in the horizontal plane along the designed line of play, relative to each tee.
3.2 The Distance Points used as the starting points in the measurements should satisfy the requirements of Decision 7(b).
3.3 A hole with a dogleg shall be measured in a straight line from the tee to the pivot point and then to the centre of the green or the next pivot point, if applicable.
3.4 Measurements shall be made for every set of tees used for Qualifying Competitions.
4. Measuring Procedure
Examples of a procedure for the measurement of a Par 3, Par 4 and Par 5 hole are illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
In the case of a hole with a dogleg if the pivot point is not easily discernible, a pivot point that is approximately 250 [210] yards from the set of tees that are most commonly used for Qualifying Competitions should be selected.