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Playing Handicap (PH) is the actual handicap used during stroke play competitions. It's derived from the Course Handicap and is used to determine the number of strokes a player receives for a specific round.
The calculator uses the standard playing handicap formula:
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Explanation: The 95% adjustment is commonly used in stroke play competitions to ensure fair competition and prevent excessive advantage from higher handicaps.
Details: Accurate playing handicap calculation is essential for fair competition in stroke play events. It ensures that players of different skill levels can compete equitably by adjusting the number of strokes received.
Tips: Enter your Course Handicap (CH) as a unitless number. The calculator will automatically apply the 95% adjustment factor to determine your Playing Handicap.
Q1: Why is there a 95% adjustment factor?
A: The 95% adjustment helps level the playing field in stroke play competitions by reducing the advantage of higher handicap players, making competitions more balanced.
Q2: Is the 95% factor used in all competitions?
A: While 95% is standard for stroke play, some competitions may use different percentages (100%, 90%, etc.) depending on the event format and rules.
Q3: What's the difference between Course Handicap and Playing Handicap?
A: Course Handicap is your handicap adjusted for the specific course difficulty, while Playing Handicap is the final handicap used for competition after applying adjustment factors.
Q4: How do I round the Playing Handicap?
A: Playing Handicap is typically rounded to the nearest whole number, with .5 rounding up. Some competitions may have specific rounding rules.
Q5: Is this calculation used in match play?
A: No, match play typically uses full Course Handicap without the 95% adjustment. The calculation method varies based on the competition format.