Do you read the scorecard?

Question

I have found that most don't and its astounding to me with all the handicap information on the card to plug in your information and see where your going to be weak.

Answer 1

Ya I do. I want to know what is ahead  for me . And work on a strategy for the course.

Answer 2

some scorecards are more helpful then others but I try to read them as best i can.  I always try to find yardages out and distances to traps.  

I love the yardage books.  

Also its good to know the handicap hole so you can try to figure out what makes that hole so hard and try to avoid it.

Answer 3

If you play enough golf you don't need to study the score card. You know what the other guys are shooting. The hole yardages are well marked on most courses. I might look at the course layout to see where the next tee is so I know where to park the cart while we're putting out. Other than that not much need for the card.

Answer 4

When I play golf on the course.... I use all the information you can get including the information on scorecards, the layout of the course, local rules, etc...

Use all this information to make a strategy base on your skills.

So, yes... I read my scorecards.

Answer 5

If it is a course I play often, then no, I don't read it. If it is a course I haven't played, then yes I do. There is a lot of good information on the scorecard like yardage, handicap for the hole, layout of the hole, course rules and such.

Answer 6

Never, totally distraction.  I always have whoever I am playing with keep score, all I want to know is the yardage.  All you can do is go out and play your best, and at the end of the round, it is what it is.

Answer 7

Some people think of it as an information overload and have a hard time focusing. If they read that the hole is a 1 handicap, it will put more pressure on them to perform, resulting in a poor shooting. I usually just read the card for the distance of the hole and look for the hole layout. The less numbers you put in your head the more focused you are at the hole at hand.

Answer 8

Absolutely, and I always try to get a yardage book as well.  Although in my area carts with GPS systems are prevelant so unless I am walking I have that information.  It helps to plan your strategy as to when to really go after a birdie and when to play safer shots.  The handicap assigned to each hole is only useful if I am playing a match and getting/receiving shots with my opponent.  Stroke allocation seems to be assigned primarily on distance and I find that those aren't necessarily the most difficult holes for me.