Topic: Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC)
What you should know - In 150 words or less:
At the end of each day, actual scores made on a course are compared to the expected scores based on the respective Handicap Index of the players who posted them. The number of scores above or below expected, relative to the total number of scores posted for the day, determines if an adjustment is applied to the Score Differential calculation for everyone who played the course on the day.
The range of the PCC adjustment is -1 to +3, with a negative (-) adjustment meaning the course played easier than expected, and a positive (+) adjustment meaning the course played more difficult. On most days, the PCC will be zero (0). If a PCC is applied following one of your rounds, it will be clearly identified within your scoring record.
WHY EVERY SCORE MATTERS:
At least 8 scores must be posted before midnight (local time) in order for the calculation to take place - so it's important for all of us as players to post our scores on the day of play.
Additional Resources:
- Quick Read Flipbook - Player Reference Guide on the Rules of Handicapping
Read the Rules:
- See Rule 5.6 - Rules of Handicapping