Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your golf handicap index and playing handicap from average score, course rating, and slope rating.
How to Use the Golf Handicap Calculator
- Enter your average gross score from recent rounds.
- Enter the course rating (usually printed on the scorecard, e.g. 71.5).
- Enter the slope rating (usually 55–155, standard is 113).
- Click Calculate to see your Handicap Index and Playing Handicap.
Casi d'Uso
- •Estimating your handicap before joining a club.
- •Tracking progress in golf ability over time.
- •Understanding the World Handicap System formula.
Formula
Formula: Handicap Index = (Adjusted Gross Score - Course Rating) × 113 / Slope Rating. Playing Handicap = Handicap Index × Slope / 113.
Domande Frequenti
What is a golf handicap index?
The Handicap Index is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability on a course of standard difficulty. It allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly.
What is slope rating?
Slope rating measures the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer. The standard slope rating is 113; higher means more difficult for higher-handicap players.
How do I get an official handicap?
Official handicaps require submission of at least 54 holes of scorecards through an affiliated golf club using the World Handicap System (WHS). This calculator provides an educational estimate.