Scratch Golfer
A golfer with a handicap of zero
Example
He hustled me out of a grand when I thought he played bogey golf instead of being a scratch golfer
Related Slang
Handicap | Numerical score that represents a golfer's ability |
Bogey golf | Level of golf play that equals 1 shot over par |
Par | Number of strokes to complete a golf course hole |
Birdie | One stroke under par |
Bogey | One stroke over par |
Eagle | Two strokes under par |
A scratch golfer is a player who has a handicap of zero or below. It indicates that the player is very good.
The scratch golfer can play to a zero handicap at any golf course. The term is similar to "bogey golf", which represents a level of play that equals a bogey on each hole.