both forms of play?
Match Play also introduces situations where a golfer may be confused as to what to post due to unplayed holes or holes in which concessions take place. Fortunately, the USGA has taken this all into consideration. We already know that par plus any handicap strokes the golfer is entitled to covers unplayed holes. If a golfer starts but fails to complete a hole (concessions, picked up on hole when out of contention, etc.) he shall, for handicap purposes, record the score he most likely would have made if the hole had been completed, so long as it does not exceed his Equitable Stroke Control limit. I am amazed at people who tell me that they posted a 76 due to all the concessions involved in the match and that the score would have been an 80 if they had putted out. Post the 80! If your opponent scores an 8 on a hole and concedes a 60 foot putt to you for a 2, you do not record the 2 for handicap purposes. Nor do you record your ESC limit. You post the score you most likely would have made
