What is my maximum hole score for handicap posting purposes?

What is the maximum hole score for handicap purposes?

If you have an established Handicap Index®, the maximum score for each hole played is limited to a net double bogey, equal to par + 2 (double bogey) plus any handicap strokes you are entitled to receive on that hole based on your Course Handicap™.

How is net double bogey calculated? An example

For example: A player with a Course Handicap™ of 15 receives one handicap stroke on holes with a stroke index of 1 through 15 on the scorecard.

On a par 4 hole with a stroke index of 10, the player’s maximum hole score is 7. Double bogey (6) + 1 handicap stroke = 7.

What is the maximum hole score when posting initial scores?

For players posting initial scores to establish a Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score is limited to par + 5. (Rule 3.1, Rules of Handicapping)