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that calculation method would also mean that a scratch (index) golfer is a zero on every course in the world, including the reds and tips on the same course.

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He is scratch, he does not adjust, the Hdcped golfer adjusts. If the rating is as low as 67 and he shoots 67, or if it is high as 77 which it is here in Minnesota at Hazeltine and he shoots 77 he is still a scratch golfer. He is always a zero. Iveys handicap would change depending on course diffuclty, not the zero handicap.

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okay, it seems that the USGA doesn't calculate course handicaps the same way R&A does. the USGA way is stupid though, since it doesn't incorporate the course rating, which means the course handicap has very little to do with the difficulty of the course. that's dumb.