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The Golf Handicap Differential Calculation is used to determine a golfer's playing ability by calculating the difference between their adjusted gross score and the course rating, adjusted for the slope rating of the course played.
The calculator uses the golf handicap differential formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula adjusts the raw score difference between the player's performance and the course rating by factoring in the difficulty of the course through the slope rating.
Details: Score differentials are essential for establishing and maintaining a golfer's handicap index, which allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly against each other.
Tips: Enter the adjusted gross score (total strokes after handicap adjustments), course rating (difficulty rating for scratch golfers), and slope rating (difficulty rating for bogey golfers). All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is an adjusted gross score?
A: Adjusted gross score is the player's total score after applying equitable stroke control, which sets a maximum number of strokes per hole based on the player's handicap.
Q2: What is course rating?
A: Course rating indicates the expected score for a scratch golfer under normal course and weather conditions. It typically ranges from 67 to 77.
Q3: What is slope rating?
A: Slope rating measures the relative difficulty of a course for bogey golfers compared to scratch golfers. It ranges from 55 to 155, with 113 being average.
Q4: How many differentials are used for handicap calculation?
A: Typically, the best 8 of the most recent 20 score differentials are used to calculate a handicap index.
Q5: Why is 113 used in the formula?
A: 113 is the standard slope rating, serving as the baseline against which all other slope ratings are compared in the calculation.