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The WHS (World Handicap System) Mixed Tee Handicap Calculator calculates the course handicap for golfers playing from different tees. It ensures fair competition by adjusting handicaps based on course rating and slope rating differences.
The calculator uses the WHS mixed tee handicap formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula adjusts the handicap index based on course difficulty (slope rating) and accounts for differences between course rating and par to ensure fair play across different tee boxes.
Details: Accurate course handicap calculation is essential for fair competition in mixed tee events, allowing golfers of different skill levels to compete equitably regardless of which tees they play from.
Tips: Enter your current handicap index, the slope rating and course rating of the tees you're playing, and the course par. All values must be within valid ranges for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is the purpose of the (CR - Par) adjustment?
A: This adjustment accounts for the difference between the course rating (expected score for scratch golfer) and par, ensuring handicaps are properly scaled for the specific course setup.
Q2: Why is 113 used in the slope rating calculation?
A: 113 is the standard slope rating for a course of average difficulty. The slope rating ratio (SR/113) adjusts the handicap index based on relative course difficulty.
Q3: When should mixed tee handicaps be used?
A: Mixed tee handicaps should be used whenever golfers are competing from different sets of tees in the same competition to ensure fairness.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This is the official WHS formula for mixed tee handicap calculation and is used worldwide for tournament play and handicap adjustments.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for individual tee calculations?
A: Yes, the formula works for single tee calculations as well by using the appropriate course and slope ratings for that specific tee set.