Plus Handicap

A handicap index below zero, indicating a golfer who typically scores better than scratch (par) and gives strokes to other players in handicap competitions. Plus handicap golfers represent the elite level of amateur golf, consistently shooting under par on regulation courses. These players often compete in high-level amateur tournaments and may have aspirations for professional golf careers. Plus handicaps are relatively rare and indicate exceptional golf skill across all aspects of the game. Understanding plus handicap systems helps appreciate the skill levels of elite amateur golfers and proper handicap calculations for exceptional players.