What is Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)?
• ESC is the downward adjustment of individual scores in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s “potential” ability. The ESC procedure sets a maximum score that a player can post on any hole depending on the players COURSE handicap. ESC is used only when a player’s actual or most likely score exceeds her maximum number based on the table below: Handicap Maximum strokes per hole 0 to 9 Double Bogey 10 to 19 7 strokes 20 to 29 8 strokes 30 to 39 9 strokes 40+ 10 strokes For handicap purposes, if you pick up on a hole, you should record the score you most likely would have made if you continued to play the hole ― not the score you usually make on that hole. There is no limit to the number of holes on which a player may adjust her score.
• Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) is the downward adjustment of individual hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of your potential playing ability. It sets a maximum number you can post on any hole depending on your Course Handicap regardless of par for the hole. ESC is used only when your actual or most likely score exceeds your maximum number based on the table below.
