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  • 09-02-2009 7:55pm
    #1
    fofs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    I have been reading the golf thread and have a problem with the term playing off 5. I am a canuck and don't understand this term, any help would be welcome.


    regards fofs


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  • #2
    DonkeyPokerTour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭DonkeyPokerTour


    Playing off of 5 or Playing off 5 means the person has a Handicap of 5.

    Me I have a 16 handicap so I could say I play off 16.

    Hope this helps
    Regards
    Ian


  • #3
    Hobart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭Hobart


    A handicap is a numerical measure of an amateur golfer's ability.A golfer who has a handicap of 5 is said to be "playing off 5", and so his "handicap" can be used to calculate a so-called "net" score from the number of strokes actually played, thus allowing players of different proficiency to play against each other on equal terms. Handicaps are administrated by golf clubs or national golf associations. In Canada handicaps are administered by the RCGA. In Ireland they are administered by the GUI (Golf Union of Ireland).

    Handicap systems are not used in professional golf. Professional golfers typically score several strokes below par for a round. Most of what I have said above is available on google!!


  • #4
    Myksyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    Hobart's description is spot on. here's a practical example.

    Let's say you 'play off 18' and your friend 'plays off 10'.

    You take 90 shots to go around a course and he takes 80. These are your Gross scores.
    Your handicap adjusted round is 90-18= 72. His is 80-10=70. 72 and 70 are your net scores.


  • #5
    fofs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭fofs


    Thanks guys that was what I required perfect explanation, thanks again.

    regards fofs


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