Equitable Stroke Control
Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) is the downward adjustment of individual hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s potential ability. ESC sets a maximum number a player can post on any hole depending on the player’s Handicap. ESC is used only when a player’s actual, or most likely score, exceeds his maximum number based on the tables below but is applied to all scores for handicap purposes, including tournament scores. There is no limit to the number of holes on which a player may adjust his score.
EQUITABLE STROKE C0NTROL
USGA
Handicap
|
Maximum
Number
On Any Hole |
9 or less
|
Double Bogey*
|
10 through 19
|
7
|
20 through 29
|
8
|
30 through 39
|
9
|
40 or more
|
10
|
Handicap | Max Number On Any Hole |
9 or less |
Double Bogey |
10 through 19 |
7 |
20 through 29 |
8 |
30 through 39 |
8 |
40 or more |
8 |
For Midwest City Senior Golf
Tournaments Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) is applied by the
computer software when scores are entered into the computer. All
players must record the actual total number of strokes on each
hole on their tournament scorecard.
NOTE:
Concerning the wording "...or most likely score," above, the
USGA does allow the recording of most likely scores, however
for MWC Senior Golf
Association, we only record actual scores unless the score
is higher than 8, in which case an 8 must be recorded.