Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your golf handicap index and course handicap
Course Handicap Calculator
Handicap Index Calculator
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Understanding Golf Handicaps
A golf handicap is a measure of a golfer's potential playing ability. The higher the handicap, the poorer the golfer's ability relative to a person with a lower handicap. This system allows players of differing abilities to compete on more equal terms.
Course Rating and Slope
Course rating is typically a number between 67 and 77 that indicates the expected score for a scratch golfer. Slope rating (usually between 55 and 155) describes the relative difficulty of a course for bogey golfers compared to scratch golfers.
Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC)
The PCC is an adjustment that accounts for playing conditions affecting scoring on a given day. It ranges from -1 (easier conditions) to +3 (more difficult conditions). This adjustment helps ensure scores accurately reflect a player's ability regardless of weather or course conditions.
Calculating Your Handicap
- Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope Rating ÷ 113) + (Course Rating - Par)
- Score Differential = (Score - Course Rating - PCC) × 113 ÷ Slope Rating
- Handicap Index is based on the average of your lowest score differentials