While the usga formula is used by the largest number of golfers worldwideroughly 10 million of the 16 million who have. Slope rating the course rating is what the usga deems a scratch golfer would score on a course under normal playing conditions. The pcc should be performed at midnight in each time zone, and handicap calculations for prior day postings will be performed immediately after the pcc calculation is complete. A handicap index is converted to a course handicap for competition on a. Breaking down the playing conditions calculation in the. A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfers potential ability. The handicap differential is computed using the following formula. It is the result of a mathematical calculation based on scores returned. The pcc is applied at midnight, so the morning after a score is posted, the final score differential from the round will be calculated as follows. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it. United states golf association po box 708 liberty corner.
Calculating a world handicap system whs handicap index. Handicap index for players with two or more eligible tournament scores. For additional information please reference the full manual on handicapping, the. These scores are identified by calculating the handicap differential for each score. There are five significant changes to the handicap index calculation coming in.
The following procedure shall be used as an alternate calculation of a usga. When a score is submitted, it is converted to a handicap. How to calculate usga golf handicap using the formula. A handicap differential is computed from four elements. Only scores made by players with a handicap index of 36.
Number of differentials usedthe number of rounds you are reporting for handicap purposes determines the number of differentials used in the usga handicap calculation, as follows. Explanation for each major change from the usga handicap. Handicap differential adjusted gross score course rating x 1. On mens side ab, player a has a course handicap of 8 and player b has a course handicap of 20.
The usga handicap index is calculated by taking 96 percent of the average. A handicap index is based on a standard calculation for everyone who has. A player with a handicap index of approximately 20. Basis of handicap index calculation usga handicap system scga. The usga promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions.
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