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The WHS (World Handicap System) Course Handicap calculation determines a player's handicap for a specific golf course. It adjusts the player's Handicap Index based on the course's difficulty factors to provide a fair competition across different courses.
The calculator uses the WHS Course Handicap formula:
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Explanation: The formula adjusts the player's Handicap Index based on the course's Slope Rating (relative difficulty) and accounts for the difference between Course Rating and Par.
Details: Accurate Course Handicap calculation ensures fair competition by leveling the playing field across golfers of different skill levels and courses of varying difficulty.
Tips: Enter valid Handicap Index, Slope Rating (55-155), Course Rating, and Course Par. All values must be positive numbers within reasonable ranges.
Q1: What is the standard Slope Rating value?
A: The standard Slope Rating is 113, which represents a course of average difficulty. Most courses range from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most difficult).
Q2: How often should I update my Course Handicap?
A: Course Handicap should be calculated each time you play a different course, as it's specific to the course's difficulty characteristics.
Q3: What's the difference between Handicap Index and Course Handicap?
A: Handicap Index represents a player's potential ability, while Course Handicap is the actual number of strokes received on a specific course.
Q4: Why is there a (CR - Par) adjustment?
A: This adjustment accounts for courses where the Course Rating differs significantly from Par, ensuring handicaps work correctly on courses that play easier or harder than their par suggests.
Q5: Can Course Handicap be negative?
A: Yes, Course Handicap can be negative for highly skilled players on easier courses, meaning they give strokes rather than receive them.