Scratch Golfer

A golfer who has achieved a handicap index of exactly zero, indicating they typically shoot par or better on regulation golf courses from standard tees. Scratch golfers represent the elite level of amateur golf and serve as the baseline for handicap calculations and course rating systems. These players demonstrate exceptional skill in all aspects of the game and often compete in high-level amateur tournaments. Becoming a scratch golfer requires dedication, practice, and often professional instruction to develop the consistency needed to regularly shoot even par or better scores.