<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (July 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (July 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability . </P> <P> In stroke play, it is used to calculate a net score from the number of strokes played during a competition, thus allowing players of different proficiency to play against each other on somewhat equal terms . In match play, the handicap difference between players is used to determine the number of strokes the high handicap player should receive from the low handicapper during the playing of their round . The higher the handicap of a player, the poorer the player is relative to those with lower handicaps . Official handicaps are administered by golf clubs with regional and national golf associations providing additional peer reviewing for low and very low handicaps respectively . Exact rules relating to handicaps can vary from country to country . </P>

What scale of measurement is this a golfer's score (number of strokes)