Why are Adjusted Ratings a good indicator of scoring for College Golf?
Because they are based upon actual results and completely void of opinion, the Adjusted Ratings cannot be abused. If you go to a golf course that is very easy you pretty much know that your scores will be adjusted upwards and conversely if you go to a very difficult golf course or play in horrible conditions you have the comfort of knowing that those scores will be adjusted down. The dynamic nature of always re-adjusting throughout the year lessens the already low chance that the scores are affected by an abnormal day by a group of players. Course Rating and Slope cannot take into account weather conditions or course set up (both of which can drastically affect scores). The Adjusted Ratings are totally objective in their approach (no opinions like: the weather was horrible). Strength of field has zero impact on Adjusted Ratings as it is the golf course that is actually being adjusted. This discussion is not to bash the USGA Course Rating and Slope System. That is a fine system that wor
