The maximum score per hole depends on the par for the hole and your course handicap.
To learn more about Equitable Stroke Control and see a chart of the per-hole maximums, visit this page.
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Golf Handicap FAQ: Are there Maximum Per-Hole Scores?
Is it true that the USGA has maximum scores for each type of hole?
By Brent Kelley, About.com
Yes, it's something the USGA calls "Equitable Stroke Control." The purpose is to prevent those one or two disaster holes per round from throwing off your handicap index.
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