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The 120 Golf Score Handicap Calculator calculates the score differential for a gross score of 120 using the standard golf handicap formula. This helps golfers determine their playing handicap based on course difficulty.
The calculator uses the score differential formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula adjusts the gross score difference by the course's slope rating relative to the standard slope of 113.
Details: Score differential is essential for calculating golf handicaps, allowing players of different skill levels to compete fairly. It accounts for course difficulty and provides a standardized measure of performance.
Tips: Enter the course rating and slope rating from the scorecard. Both values must be positive numbers, with slope rating greater than 0.
Q1: What is Course Rating?
A: Course Rating represents the expected score for a scratch golfer under normal conditions. It indicates the difficulty of the course for a skilled player.
Q2: What is Slope Rating?
A: Slope Rating measures the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer. Higher slope ratings indicate greater difficulty for average players.
Q3: Why is 113 used as the standard slope?
A: 113 is the standard slope rating for a course of average difficulty. It serves as the baseline for calculating differentials across different courses.
Q4: How is score differential used in handicap calculation?
A: Multiple score differentials are averaged (best 8 of last 20) and multiplied by 0.96 to determine a player's handicap index.
Q5: Can I use this for scores other than 120?
A: This calculator is specifically designed for a gross score of 120. For other scores, the formula would be: (Gross Score - CR) × (113 / SR).