1. What is the Adjusted Gross Score?

The Adjusted Gross Score (AGS) is a golf scoring method that caps the maximum score on any hole to net double bogey, preventing exceptionally bad holes from disproportionately affecting a player's handicap.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the AGS formula:

Where:

• \( Score \) — Gross score (actual strokes taken)
• \( Par \) — Hole par (standard score for the hole)
• \( PH \) — Playing handicap (player's course handicap)

Explanation: The formula ensures that no single hole can contribute more than net double bogey to the handicap calculation, promoting fair handicap assessment.

3. Importance of AGS Calculation

Details: AGS is crucial for accurate handicap calculation in golf. It prevents outlier scores from skewing handicap indexes and ensures fair competition among players of different skill levels.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the actual score, hole par, and playing handicap. All values must be non-negative numbers. The calculator will determine the adjusted score capped at net double bogey.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is AGS important for golf handicaps?
A: AGS prevents exceptionally bad holes from unfairly inflating a player's handicap, ensuring more accurate and fair handicap calculations.

Q2: What is net double bogey?
A: Net double bogey is par plus two strokes plus any handicap strokes received on that hole (Par + 2 + handicap strokes).

Q3: When should AGS be used?
A: AGS should be used for all handicap-posted rounds according to the World Handicap System rules.

Q4: How does playing handicap affect AGS?
A: Playing handicap determines how many handicap strokes a player receives on each hole, which affects the maximum allowable score for that hole.

Q5: Can AGS be lower than the actual score?
A: No, AGS is always equal to or less than the actual score. It caps high scores but never reduces scores below what was actually shot.