Almost all scores are acceptable because the basic premise of the Golf Canada Handicap System is that every player will try his or her best on every hole, in every round regardless of where the round was played. Therefore all of the following are acceptable scores:
- 18 hole rounds
- 13 or more holes played you must post an 18-hole score
- 9 hole rounds
- 7-12 holes played you must post a nine-hole score
- Scores on all courses with a valid Course and Slope Rating, whether at home course, away course, or out of country
- Scores in all forms of competition: match play, stroke play, team competitions
- Scores played with preferred lies
For handicapping purposes, the following are unacceptable scores:
- Scores of fewer than 7 holes
- Scores made on a golf course in an area during its inactive season
- Scores made not under the principles of the Rules of Golf
- Scores from courses under 3,000 yards for 18 holes
- Scores made in competitions stipulating the use of less than 14 clubs
- Scores made on golf courses without valid Course and Slope Ratings