what is a scratch golfer mean
Laymanâs Definition. The most basic and common definition of a scratch golfer is a player whose average score over 18 holes is equal to par. For example, if a standard course has a par of 72, a scratch golfer would need to be capable of scoring a total score of 72. USGA Definition. The United States Golf Association defines a scratch golfer as âa player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses.