Applied automatically after an exceptional score is posted
When a score differential is 7.0 strokes below a player’s Handicap Index at the time the round was played, an Exceptional Score Reduction will take place.
- If the score differential is between 7.0 and 9.9 strokes below their Handicap Index, a -1.0 reduction will be applied to the player’s most recent 20 score differentials.
- If the score differential is 10.0 strokes or better than their Handicap Index, a -2.0 reduction will be applied to their most recent 20 score differentials.
This rule will consider all scores, not just tournament scores, and essentially replace Section 10-3 of “The USGA Handicap System.”