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In the World Handicap System, what does a Score Differential compare?

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  1. Your score with your playing partner's score
  2. Your putts with your fairways hit
  3. Your adjusted score with the Course Rating

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References

  1. The R&A, Rules of Handicapping, Definitions www.randa.org/en/roh/definitions Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. The R&A, Rules of Handicapping, Rule 5 www.randa.org/en/roh/the-rules-of-handicapping/rule-5 Checked 2026-10-12.

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