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Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate the handicap differential for a round of golf.

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Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate your handicap differential for a single round.

About the Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate the handicap differential for a round of golf.

How to use the Golf Handicap Calculator

  1. Enter your Adjusted Gross Score, the Course Rating and the Slope Rating (printed on the scorecard).
  2. Press Calculate Differential.

Formula and method

Differential = (113 ÷ Slope) × (Adjusted Gross Score − Course Rating)

Worked example

A score of 85 on a course rated 71.5 with slope 125 gives (113 ÷ 125) × 13.5 = 12.2.

Tips

  • A handicap index is based on the best differentials from your recent rounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is slope rating?
A measure of how much harder a course plays for an average golfer than for an expert. 113 is the standard.