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Originally Posted by BrianL99
The answers so far would be not be correct, unless you were playing sans handicaps.
If you were using handicaps ....
First off, you're not obligated to use the USGA Tie Breaker recommendations. If you opt to used them in a handicap event, here they are:
USGA Tie-Breaking Method (Net Scores):
1. Last Nine Holes:
Compare the net scores for the last nine holes, deducting 50% of the Course Handicap from the gross score for each player. ®
2. Last Six Holes:
If still tied, compare the net scores for the last six holes, deducting 33.33% of the Course Handicap from the gross score for each player. o
3. Last Three Holes:
If still tied, compare the net scores for the last three holes, deducting 16.66% of the Course Handicap from the gross score for each player.
IF you were playing a "Scramble" type event, you were not playing "Golf" per USGA Rules, so all bets are off.
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You are technically correct, but it sounds like it was an informal exec course outing, in which case I doubt they used handicaps (or even had GHIN handicaps). The OP did not specify the format, so if it was a scramble, there are no rules. If it was a best ball, I would think the general rule applies. At their level of golf, however, they can probably do whatever they like, and someone will be put out by it no matter what that is. Which is why there are rules in the first place.