What Does ESC Score Mean

I am sure some of you are wondering when posting a score what the ESC means. Let me try to explain it. ESC means Equitable Stroke Control which is the way to adjust your scores for handicap purposes and it sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole depending on the player's course handicap. For Handicap purposes, you are required to adjust your hole scores when they are higher than your maximum number you can post. There is no limit to the number of holes on which you can adjust your score. See chart below for adjustments

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