Each round is scored based on Stableford points, but our handicap rules introduce an exciting twist! The system rewards consistency while ensuring players donโt run away with an easy lead.
Rule 1 โ The Bandit Check
Score 5 or more under par? Youโre clearly on fire! -1 point handicap adjustment to keep things competitive.
Rule 2 โ Keeping It Together Score between level par and 5 over par? Well played! But to keep things fair, youโll also lose 1 point from your handicap.
Rule 3 โ The Championโs Tax
Win the round? Great job โ but success comes at a price! You take a -1 point handicap hit.
Rule 4 โ The Podium Shuffle
Winner โ -2 points
Second Place โ -2 points
Third Place โ -1 point
(Time to prove you can handle the pressure!)
Rule 5 โ The Blow-Up Rule
Score +12.5 over par or worse? It happens to the best of us! Weโll add +1 to your handicap to help you bounce back.
Rule 6 โ The League Standard
If your round is worse than the current round average, youโll get a +1 point boost to your handicap. This keeps things fair for those who had an off day.
Rule 7 โ The Weather Penalty
Playing in horrendous weather? (Think sideways rain, howling wind, and the kind of conditions that make you question your life choices). If we all agree it was awful, every player gets a +1 shot adjustment to compensate.
Handicapping & WHS Calculation While all of this is going on, the website is also calculating your official WHS handicap in the background. Normally, the World Handicap System (WHS) kicks in after 3 rounds, but weโve built it into the match results report so players can track how their โtrueโ handicap is shaping up right from the start.
Once players have completed three rounds, weโll be able to compare the Race to Horne Handicap with the WHS Handicap. If thereโs a massive difference between the two, weโll have a discussion and decide whether we want to adjust things accordingly โ or just embrace the chaos! 
Either way, expect some spirited debates, statistical deep dives, and possibly a pint or two while we figure it out. 
Each match has a Total Players Count, but only the top ten places score championship points. Your rank is determined by:
Total Stableford Score โ The higher, the better! 
Over/Under Expected Score โ A calculation based on your Course Handicap and an expected stroke count. 
Back Five Performance โ If thereโs a tie, we check who had the strongest finish over the last five holes. 
Last Hole Performance โ If itโs still tied, itโs down to the final hole pressure test! 
Total Strokes โ If all else fails, the fewer strokes taken, the better.
Once the rankings are sorted, players earn points as follows:
1st Place โ 10 points 2nd Place โ 9 points 3rd Place โ 8 points
4th Place โ 7 points
5th Place โ 6 points
6th Place โ 5 points
7th Place โ 4 points
8th Place โ 3 points
9th Place โ 2 points
10th Place โ 1 point
11th and below โ No points, better luck next time!
Each playerโs round record is updated in real-time, showing:
Round Points Earned Expected Score (Handicap + 9-Hole Par Adjustment) Difference from Expected Score Final Rank in the Round Back Five Performance Last Hole Performance
The Fine Line Between Victory & Defeat
This system makes every hole a battleground. You might start slow, but a strong back five can push you up the leaderboard. On the flip side, a late collapse could cost you points.
With every match played, the leaderboard shifts, and consistency is key to taking home the season title.