Net Score

A player's gross score minus the handicap strokes they receive on specific holes, used in handicap competitions to level the playing field between golfers of different skill levels. Net score allows players of varying abilities to compete fairly by adjusting scores based on hole difficulty and individual handicaps. Understanding net scoring is crucial for handicap competitions, match play, and team events where different skill levels compete together. Net scoring calculations require understanding handicap allocation, stroke index, and proper application of handicap strokes to individual holes.