We only started in 2002 but the Tour has been through various format changes already. Here's the list...
2002 & 2003
Best three rounds from four count
Handicaps changed during competition (by committee)
2004 & 2005
Best three rounds from four count
Handicaps the same through competition
2006 & 2007
Three rounds - all counting towards score
Handicaps the same through competition
2008 & 2009
Two rounds - all counting towards score
Handicaps the same through competition
2010, 2012, 2013 & 2014
Three rounds - all counting towards score
Handicaps changed during competition (by formula*)
2011
Three rounds - all counting towards score
Handicaps changed during competition (by formula*) except for those with official club handicap who remained the same throughout
2015, 2016, 2018 & 2019
As 2010, 2012, 2013 & 2014 but last year's champion was cut by 10% (rounded up) before the first round.
2017
As 2015 and 2016. However, 'Exceptional Circumstances' at Ilfracombe saw a maximum score of 27 so handicap raises were only applied to players scoring less than 20)
* scores over (36 in 2012-13, 35 in 2014, 33 in 2016, 2018 and 2019, 34 in 2017) result in a handicap cut of .5 for every point over that score
scores under 27 (2012), 24 (2013), 25 (2014 and 2017) and 26 (2016 and 2018-2019) result in a handicap rise of .5 for every point under that score
Two point change per day maximum - Tour maximum handicap is 36
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