Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your round performance (Score Differential) or determine how many strokes you get on a specific course (Course Handicap).
What is a Golf Handicap?
A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability. It allows players of different skill levels to compete on an equal basis. The lower the handicap, the better the player. A "scratch golfer" has a handicap of zero.
How is the Handicap Index calculated under WHS?
The World Handicap System (WHS) calculates your Handicap Index by taking the average of your best 8 score differentials out of your most recent 20 rounds. A score differential is calculated as: (Adjusted Gross Score - Course Rating) × (113 / Slope Rating).
What is Slope Rating and Course Rating?
Course Rating represents the expected score for a scratch golfer on a specific set of tees. Slope Rating (ranging from 55 to 155, with 113 being average) indicates the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer.
What is the difference between Handicap Index and Course Handicap?
The Handicap Index is your portable "potential" that stays with you. The Course Handicap is the number of strokes you receive on a specific course and set of tees, calculated using the formula: Handicap Index × (Slope Rating / 113) + (Course Rating - Par).