How is my handicap calculated? For each score, the USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating for the courses played are also required. Using those figures, calculate the handicap differential for each round entered using this formula: (Score - Course Rating) x 113 / Slope Rating For example, let's say the score is 85, the course rating 72.2, the slope 131. The formula would be (85 - 72.2) x 113 / 131. Next, we figure out how many differentials are being used. Not every differential that results from Step 1 will be used in the next step. If only five rounds are entered, only the lowest 3 differentials will be used. If 20 rounds are entered, only the 10 lowest differentials are used. A chart at the bottom of this page shows how many differentials are used based on the number of rounds entered. Finally, we get an average of the differentials used by adding them together and dividing by the number used (i.e., if five differentials are used, add them up and divide by five). Multiply the result by .96 (96-percent). Drop all the digits after the tenths (do not round off) and the result is handicap index. Number of Differentials Used
:: Top :: Can I record a 9-hole score? The USGA states that only 18 hole scores are to be used for calculating your handicap, however, it also states that if you play a nine hole round, you can make an assumption on the second nine holes based on the holes you played. So typically, just double your nine hole score, and record it as though you played 18. :: Top :: Is this handicap the same as a USGA handicap? The handicap generated on this site is NOT sanctioned by the USGA. Currently the USGA does not sanction online handicaps. However, this handicap can be used in most club tournaments, and certainly while playing with friends. :: Top :: How do I track my other stats? When recording your round scores, enter the value in for the other stats in the provided text boxes. If you are tracking a stat for a particular field, but the value is 0 (zero), then enter a zero. If you do not wish to track a particular stat, then leave that field blank. :: Top :: What is a Slope and Rating? Course rating - you will find the course rating on the score card of almost every course you play. This number will always be close to par, it represents what a scratch player should theoretically score on the course. An easier course might have a low rating like "68.9", versus a very difficult course might be rated "75.9" . Also please note that the rating will vary for men and women and different sets of tees that you might play. Course slope - is a number used in junction with the course rating to calculate your handicap index, both numbers are need to calculate an accurate handicap. This number will typically range from approximately 110 for a relatively forgiving course to 150 for a very difficult course. . :: Top :: What is an Adjusted Gross Score? An Adjusted Gross Score is simply your total score adjusted for your maximum allowable strokes on any given hole under what the USGA calls equitable stroke control. Current USGA policy is that: 0 - 9 Handicap - may take a maximum of a double bogey (2 strokes over par) on any given hole. 10-19 Handicap - may take up to a seven on any hole. 20-29 Handicap - may take up to a eight on any hole :: Top :: |
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