What is a scratch golfer?

A player with a handicap index of 0.0 who can play to course rating on any course.

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Golf Handicap Calculator

Q: What is Slope Rating?

A measure of the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer.

Q: How is Course Handicap calculated?

Handicap Index × (Slope Rating / 113) + (Course Rating - Par).

Your Course Handicap

Extra strokes given for this course

Your Handicap Index

Course Rating

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Course Par

Golf Handicap Calculator: Track Your Potential and Course Difficulty

Our Golf Handicap Calculator is an essential tool for amateur golfers looking to track their performance according to WHS (World Handicap System) principles. It helps you calculate both your **Handicap Index** and your **Course Handicap** for any specific set of tees.

A Golf Handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability. It allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly against one another. A lower handicap indicates a more skilled golfer.

Use this tool to prepare for your next round, understand course difficulty ratings, and keep a systematic log of your stroke play progress.

Slope Rating and Course Rating Explained

Course Rating: A number (usually between 67 and 77) that represents the score a 'scratch golfer' (0 handicap) should shoot on that course under normal conditions.

Slope Rating: A number (ranging from 55 to 155) that indicates the relative difficulty of a course for a 'bogey golfer' compared to a scratch golfer. The standard slope is 113.

Course Handicap: The actual number of strokes you receive for a specific course. Formula: (Handicap Index × Slope Rating / 113) + (Course Rating - Par).

How to Use the Golf Calculator

Step 1: To Find Course Handicap: Enter your current Handicap Index, the Course Rating, the Slope, and the Par for the course.
Step 2: To Calculate Index: Input your most recent scores along with the Rating and Slope of the courses where they were played.
Step 3: Track Differentials: Each round generates a 'Score Differential' which is used to compute your overall index.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds do I need for a handicap?

Under the World Handicap System, you can establish an initial Handicap Index with as few as 54 holes (a combination of 9 and 18-hole rounds).

Why did my handicap go up after a good round?

Handicaps are based on the average of your best 8 scores from your last 20 rounds. If an older, even better round was pushed out of the 20-round window, your index might rise.