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The UK Golf Course Handicap is calculated under the World Handicap System (WHS) and represents the number of handicap strokes a player receives on a specific course. It adjusts a player's Handicap Index to account for the difficulty of the course being played.
The calculator uses the UK WHS formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula adjusts the player's Handicap Index based on the course's difficulty (Slope Rating) and includes a par adjustment to ensure fair competition across different courses.
Details: Accurate course handicap calculation is essential for fair competition, allowing golfers of different skill levels to compete equitably on any golf course under the World Handicap System.
Tips: Enter your Handicap Index, the course's Slope Rating, Course Rating, and Par. All values must be positive numbers. The result is rounded to one decimal place.
Q1: What is the difference between Handicap Index and Course Handicap?
A: Handicap Index represents a player's potential ability, while Course Handicap is the specific number of strokes received on a particular course.
Q2: Why is 113 used in the formula?
A: 113 is the standard Slope Rating for a course of average difficulty. The formula compares the actual Slope Rating to this baseline.
Q3: How often should I calculate my Course Handicap?
A: You should calculate your Course Handicap each time you play a different course, as it varies based on the course's Slope and Course Ratings.
Q4: What is the purpose of the (CR - Par) adjustment?
A: This adjustment ensures that handicaps work correctly on courses where the Course Rating differs significantly from the Par, maintaining fairness across different course designs.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for competitions?
A: Yes, this calculator provides the official Course Handicap calculation method used in UK golf competitions under the World Handicap System.