Scratch Golfer

What does scratch golfer mean?

A golfer with a handicap of zero

A scratch golfer is a player who has a handicap of zero or below. It indicates that the player is very good.

The scratch golfer can play to a zero handicap at any golf course. The term is similar to "bogey golf", which represents a level of play that equals a bogey on each hole.

Example

"He hustled me out of a grand when I thought he played bogey golf instead of being a scratch golfer."

Related Slang

HandicapNumerical score that represents a golfer's ability
Bogey golfLevel of golf play that equals 1 shot over par
ParNumber of strokes to complete a golf course hole
BirdieOne stroke under par
BogeyOne stroke over par
EagleTwo strokes under par

Usage

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Last Updated: October 6, 2016

Scratch golfer definition

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