How exactly does the handicap system work for golf?
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2.2.2010
It takes into account a bunch of different factors. The slope rating of the course, the course rating, and the par of the course. The slope rating is determined by measuring different amounts of obstacles and length of the course. The course rating is like what par should be, and obviously par is par. It is a complicated system.
2.2.2010
You are actually looking for your differential, not your handicap. Thats a misnomer. Your handicap will change depending on the course you play and it's slope rating. Here's how it works:In North America, each officially rated golf course is described by two numbers, the course rating and the slope rating. The rating of a particular course is a number generally between 67 and 77 that is used to measure the average "good score" by a scratch golfer on that course. The slope of a particular course is a number between 55 and 155 that describes the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer. These two numbers are used to calculate a player's handicap differential, which is used to adjust a player's score in relation to par according to the slope and rating of the course.For each officially posted round, the player's handicap differential is calculated according to the following formula:Handicap differential = ( ESC* score – course rating) × 113 / (slope rating).The differential is rounded to the nearest tenth.*Equitable Stroke Control is a procedure defined by the USGA to ensure that a handicap index is representative of a golfer's true potential. Known as "ESC," this procedure may reduce the player's total score for a complete 18-hole round of golf so that a high score on a given hole does not result in an unfairly high handicap index. All scores for handicap purposes, including tournament scores, are subject to the application of Equitable Stroke Control. This mandatory procedure reduces high hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player's potential ability. You must first determine your course handicap. Once you determine your course handicap you can use the chart below to determine the ESC limits. The table below gives the maximum per hole score based on a player's handicap index.Handicap Index Maximum per Hole Score 9 or less = Double Bogey 10 to 19 = 7 20 to 29 = 8 30 to 39 = 9 40 or more = 10 But, if you are Canadian like me, then you will use the RCGA chart:Within the RCGA Handicap calculation process, the ESC is implemented as a limit to the number of strokes "above par" for determining a players handicap. This limit will define the maximum per-hole, based on the par score for the hole, rather than providing the same maximum score for all holes on a course.The ESC for a player is determined on per "course handicap" basis as calculated for each player, and results in the following ECS values:Course Handicap Maximum Number on any Hole 0 or + 1 = over par 1 through 18 = 2 over par 19 through 32 = 3 over par 33 and over 4 = over par Now, aren't you glad you asked?
2.2.2010
your score is used with the rating and slope that accompany the particular tee's you were playing from. (Score minus course rating times 113 divided by the slope) That gives you a differential. The handicap formula uses the best ten out of your last 20 differentials to determine your handicap index.You use your index to calculate your course handicap. (index times slope, divided by 113) Since some courses are harder than others you are not just a solid 9 at every course you choose to play.Remember, your handicap is intended to show your potential as a golfer. It is not an average. There is also a system called equitable score control. Depending on your course handicap you are only allowed to "post" a maximum # of strokes on a a certain hole.
2.2.2010
The previous two answers are close enough. You will notice that the basic handicap formula does not include par. Par is not used in determining handicap. Anyone who mentions par gets an automatic thumbs down from me.Most courses have par between 70 and 72. It would be pretty meaningless to compare Pebble Beach to your local course just because both are par 72.Handicap is used to assess your potential, not your average. It is based on the best 10 differentials of your last 20 rounds. For this reason, you will only play to your handicap about 25 to 30% of the time.Just to explain a few of the terms:Course Rating is an indicator of how difficult the course will be for an expert golfer. Slope Rating is an indicator of how much more difficult the course will be for a "bogey" golfer. Two courses may have the same slope, but a different course rating, or vice versa. You need both values to compute the handicap.Equitable Stroke Control is used to prevent one bad hole from skewing your handicap index.