1. What is Course Handicap?

The Course Handicap represents the number of strokes a player receives to adjust their score to the level of a scratch golfer for a specific course. It's calculated from your Handicap Index and adjusted for the difficulty of the course you're playing.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Course Handicap formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Handicap Index} \) — Player's handicap index (e.g., 12.5)
• \( \text{Slope} \) — Course slope rating (typically 55-155)
• \( \text{Course Rating} \) — Difficulty rating for scratch golfers
• \( \text{Par} \) — Standard par for the course

Explanation: The formula adjusts your handicap index based on course difficulty (Slope) and accounts for the difference between course rating and par.

3. Importance of Course Handicap

Details: Course Handicap allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly on any golf course by adjusting scores based on course difficulty and player ability.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current Handicap Index, the course's Slope Rating and Course Rating (available on the scorecard), and the course Par. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between Handicap Index and Course Handicap?
A: Handicap Index measures your potential ability, while Course Handicap adjusts that for a specific course's difficulty.

Q2: Where can I find the Slope and Course Rating?
A: These are typically printed on the course scorecard or available from the golf club.

Q3: Why is 113 used in the formula?
A: 113 is the standard Slope Rating for a course of average difficulty.

Q4: How often should I calculate my Course Handicap?
A: You should calculate it each time you play a different course, as it changes based on course difficulty.

Q5: Do I round the result?
A: Yes, Course Handicap is always rounded to the nearest whole number.