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HomeCalculatorsGolf Handicap Calculator

Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate your official golf Handicap Index. Input your round scores, course ratings, and slope values using World Handicap System rules. Solve course handicap strokes.

Log New Round

Logged Rounds (5/20)

Round #1
Score: 98 | CR: 70.2 | SR: 115 | PCC: 0
Round #2
Score: 102 | CR: 70.2 | SR: 115 | PCC: 0
Round #3
Score: 99 | CR: 70.2 | SR: 115 | PCC: 0
Round #4
Score: 105 | CR: 70.2 | SR: 115 | PCC: 0
Round #5
Score: 96 | CR: 70.2 | SR: 115 | PCC: 0

Target Course Solver

Handicap Calculations

WHS Handicap Index Score

Solved
Handicap Index25.4
Rounds Used / Total1 / 5
Course Handicap (Target Course)24

Score Differentials Breakdown

RoundScoreRating / SlopeDifferentialStatus
#19870.2 / 11527.3Excluded
#210270.2 / 11531.2Excluded
#39970.2 / 11528.3Excluded
#410570.2 / 11534.2Excluded
#59670.2 / 11525.4Used
* Highlighted green rounds are the lowest differentials used to calculate the Handicap Index (based on the WHS sliding scale).

Step-by-Step Derivation Logs

1. Total rounds entered: 5.
2. According to the World Handicap System (WHS) sliding scale for 5 rounds, we select the lowest 1 differential(s).
3. Sum of lowest 1 differential(s) = 25.4
4. Average of selected differential(s) = 25.40
5. Calculated Handicap Index: 25.4
6. Course Handicap (CH) calculation: (25.4 * (115 / 113)) + (70.2 - 72) = 24.05 -> Rounded to 24

Understanding the Golf Handicap Calculator Sizing & Mechanics

Calculate your official golf Handicap Index. Input your round scores, course ratings, and slope values using World Handicap System rules. Solve course handicap strokes.

Why Handicap Sizing Matters

  • Equitable Play: The handicap index allows golfers of completely different skill levels to compete fairly on any course.
  • Performance Benchmarking: Helps golfers track whether their game is improving over time, beyond just raw scores (which fluctuate based on course difficulty).
  • Tournament Sizing: Crucial for amateur golf tournament organizers who need to allocate flights and compute net scores from gross results.
  • Course Adaptation: Calculates exactly how many strokes a player receives on a specific course based on its unique rating and slope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are needed to calculate a Golf Handicap Index?

Under the World Handicap System, a minimum of 3 rounds (54 holes) must be logged to calculate an initial Handicap Index.

What is Course Rating vs. Slope Rating?

Course Rating represents the expected score for a scratch golfer under normal conditions. Slope Rating is a measure of the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer, ranging from 55 to 155.

كيف يتم حساب عائق الجولف (الهانديكاب)؟

يتم حسابه عن طريق حساب فارق النقاط لكل جولة بناءً على الصعوبة والتقييم، ثم أخذ متوسط أفضل فارق نقاط للجولات الأخيرة (مثلاً أفضل 8 جولات من آخر 20 جولة).

Does this follow World Handicap System rules?

Yes. Uses USGA WHS to calculate official handicap index from score differentials.

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