How many holes must be played to post an acceptable score?

What makes a score acceptable for handicap purposes?

A score is acceptable for handicap purposes when at least 9 holes with a 9-hole Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™ are played. The round must also be a stipulated round played under the Rules of Golf, and the score must be submitted to your handicap committee or authorized scoring platform. See Rule 2.2, Rules of Handicapping for full details.