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Scratch Golfer
Player with zero handicap
Pronunciation
/skrætʃ ˈɡɒl.fər/
Definition
A golfer with a handicap of 0, meaning they typically shoot even par or better. Scratch golfers represent approximately the top 1% of all golfers. Course ratings are set based on expected scores for scratch golfers.
Example
"As a scratch golfer, she expected to shoot par."