handicaps are usually cut in full strokes but nowadays some clubs/societies use computerised systems which say take into account the general scores for a competition.at the end of play all scores are fed in and the system makes the handicap modification which can sometimes lead to decimal points.
5.1 is respected as 5 yet 5.5 would be 6 so in all cases the handicap is rounded down if it is below the half point and rounded up if above respectively so 17.4 is 17 and 12.6 is 13.
Regards Paul
A golf handicap is a numerical representation of a player’s ability,
A golf index is the same thing as a golf handicap - it measures a golfer's ability.
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Net golf is the use of a players handicap when adding up the score.
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To obtain a U.K. golf handicap, you must first join a golf club affiliated with the England Golf, Golf Scotland, or the Golf Union of Wales. After becoming a member, you'll need to submit scores from a minimum of three rounds of golf played under standard conditions. Your club will then calculate your initial handicap index based on these scores, which can be updated as you play more rounds and submit additional scores.