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Stroke index is where the holes on a Golf course are ranked in order of difficulty. 1 being the hardest and 18 being the easiest. One 9 will have all the even stroke indexes and the other will have all the odd stroke indexes, this ensures the shots are distributed equally.
If your handicap is 9, you get a shot on all the holes ranked 1-9 in the stroke index.
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What is stroke index?
Stroke index is where the holes on a Golf course are ranked in order of difficulty. 1 being the hardest and 18 being the easiest. One 9 will have all the even stroke indexes and the other will have all the odd stroke indexes, this ensures the shots are distributed equally. If your handicap is 9, you get a shot on all the holes ranked 1-9 in the stroke index.
What is a golf index?
A golf index is the same thing as a golf handicap - it measures a golfer's ability.
How is your golf handicap applied by hole?
You get a shot on the holes as determined by the stroke index or handicap as set on the score card. So if your handicap is 9, you get one shot on each of the holes ranked 1-9 on the stroke index or handicap index. Using your handicap, you get a shot on the hardest holes 1 being the hardest and 18 being the easiest.
How much is a stroke in golf?
One stroke is one shot or attempted shot.
What counts as a stroke for scoring purposes in golf?
Basically a stroke is where a genuine movement is made towards the golf ball. Once you address the ball and make a swing, this counts as a stroke, even if you miss it.
Who is the Catholic saint for golf?
As per the Patron Saint Index, there is no patron saint of golf.
What does SI mean on Golf tee sign?
SI means stroke index. The holes on a golf course are rated 1-18 on their difficulty, it is essential for handicapping purposes. The even numbers will be on one nine, and the odd numbers will be on the other nine. 1 is the hardest, and 18 is the easiest.
What is the right word for golf ball hit?
A stroke.
What holes do you have shots on with handicap of 23?
A shot a hole on holes 1-18 on the stroke index or handicap holes, and then a further shot on 1-5 on the stroke index or handicap holes.
When did golf start to use stroke play?
1958 was the first year it was a stroke play event.
What is a whiff in golf?
Whiff is to miss the ball entirely on a stroke. : (
What is a birdie in golf?
A birdie is a hole played one stroke under par.
