In a net stroke play event, what could be done to avoid complications with player handicaps?

In a net stroke play event, using a scramble format can help simplify the process of managing player handicaps. In a scramble, teams of players work together, taking turns to hit from the best position after each shot. This reduces the impact of individual handicaps because the combined skills of the team can often level the playing field, allowing players of varying skill levels to contribute to the team's score rather than competing solely on individual performance.

This structure can minimize the complications that arise with calculating and adjusting individual handicaps, which can be particularly intricate in stroke play. By focusing on team scores rather than individual performance, the challenges associated with distinguishing between varying player abilities are addressed more effectively.

The other options, such as individual stroke play, limiting the number of players, or organizing a match play event, do not necessarily resolve the complexities associated with player handicaps in the same way a scramble format does. Individual stroke play still requires careful handicap adjustments, limiting players does not fundamentally change the handicap concerns, and match play operates under different rules that may still involve handicap challenges.