Decision 6-2a/6.

Wrong Handicap Allowance Used in Match

Q. In a handicap match-play competition, the conditions provided that, where handicaps were different, an allowance of 3/4 of the difference would be used. In one match, however, the players, unaware of this condition, used the full difference, and the higher handicapped player won. How should the Committee rule?

A. The Committee should rule that the match stands as played. The players failed to take note of the conditions of the competition (Rule 6-1) and have only themselves to blame.

Determination of Handicap Allowances in Four-Ball Match If One Player Unable to Compete ? See 30-3a/3.

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