At this time of year, many rounds are interrupted by thunderstorms or heavy rain, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that your score is invalid. Here’s what to do if you’re unable to complete your round.
If a player completes 13 or more holes, they must post an 18-hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player must post a nine-hole score. In either case, scores for unplayed holes must be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes.
Example: A player with a handicap of 24 stops playing after 16 holes because of lightning. Hole 17 is a par three with a stroke of 18. The player will record a gross score of four on this hole (3 + one handicap stroke). Hole 18 is a par four with a stroke of six. The player will record a gross score of six on this hole (4 + two handicap strokes).
Players who have completed fewer than seven holes should submit a ‘No Return’ (NR). This will essentially cancel out the round. In other words, it will have no effect on your handicap.
For more info: handicaps.co.za
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