So today we were playing medal. On a par 4, I went into the trees on the left and player A who I was marking went into the trees on the right.

We had our respective troubles on the hole and we only really met up again on the green. As we putted out, I informed him of my score and Player A said he had a 6. So I marked that down.

Another bloke in our group, Player B said to me, “no, he had a 7” – not within earshot of Player A.

So walking down the fairway, I asked Player A whether he was sure about the 6 because Player B thinks it was a 7. Player A again said it was a 6.

On the next tee, Player B asked what I had marked down for him and I said that Player A said it was a 6. Player B again said he was sure it was a 6.

We were a little behind the group in front so didn’t really have a chance to bring it up in front of both of them. So I left the 6 on the card as in the end he was way over handicap anyway.

What should I have done? What would others have done? I know the rules would cover it in some way but also what do people think about in social relations aspects? I took the wussy way out I guess to avoid possible unpleasantness.

Sorry meant to say that on the following tee, Player B again confirmed it was a 7…

You did the right thing.

The marker’s role is to record the score reported to him by the player. If there is any doubt, the matter should be discussed, but the score reported by the player is to be recorded.

Any dissenters should take the matter up with the match committee.

You did the right thing.

Agree.

The marker is not a referee. If player B wished to argue the point it is up to him to speak with members of the match committee.

Thanks for the comments.

It made me a little uncomfortable out there.