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Course Handicap (CH) is the number of handicap strokes a player receives from a specific set of tees at the course being played. It allows golfers of different skill levels to compete fairly by adjusting their scores based on the difficulty of the course.
The calculator uses the Course Handicap formula:
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Explanation: The formula adjusts a player's Handicap Index based on the relative difficulty of the course compared to a standard course with a Slope Rating of 113.
Details: Course Handicap is essential for fair competition in golf. It ensures that players can compete equitably regardless of the course's difficulty level, making the game more enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
Tips: Enter your current Handicap Index and the Slope Rating of the course you'll be playing. Both values should be positive numbers. The result will be rounded to one decimal place.
Q1: What is a Handicap Index?
A: Handicap Index is a measure of a golfer's potential ability, calculated from the best scores relative to the course rating and slope.
Q2: What is Slope Rating?
A: Slope Rating measures the relative difficulty of a course for bogey golfers compared to scratch golfers. It typically ranges from 55 to 155.
Q3: Why is 113 used as the standard?
A: 113 is the Slope Rating of a course of standard difficulty. It serves as the baseline for calculating Course Handicap.
Q4: How often should I calculate my Course Handicap?
A: You should calculate your Course Handicap each time you play a different course or when your Handicap Index changes.
Q5: Can Course Handicap be negative?
A: Yes, for highly skilled players (scratch golfers or better), Course Handicap can be negative, meaning they give strokes rather than receive them.