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The Rules of Handicapping
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Clarifications are provided only for aspects of the Rules that are considered to require additional clarification.
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Purpose and Authorization; Obtaining a Handicap Index
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Scores Acceptable for Handicap Purposes
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Adjustment of Hole Scores
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Submitting a Score
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Handicap Index Calculation
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Course Handicap and Playing Handicap Calculation
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Committee Actions
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