Decision 6-2a/5.

Wrong Handicap Used in Match by Mistake; Error Discovered After Result Officially Announced

Q. In a handicap match between A and B, A stated by mistake before the match began that his handicap was ten strokes, whereas in fact his handicap was nine strokes. The match was played on the basis that A?s handicap was ten strokes. A won the match. The error was discovered after the result had been officially announced. What is the ruling?

A. The match stands as played. No claim by B could be considered unless A had known he was giving wrong information about his handicap ? See Rule 2-5, 6-2a and 34-1a.

Wrong Handicap Used Due to Committee Misinformation ? See 33-1/12.

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