Course Handicap Calculator
Calculate your course handicap based on your handicap index and the course slope rating.
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How to Use the Course Handicap Calculator
This calculator computes your Course Handicap based on the standard formula: Handicap Index × (Slope Rating ÷ 113), with optional adjustments for Course Rating, Par, Tee Rating, and Tee Slope.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter Handicap Index (required): Your official handicap index (0–54). Example:
14.5. - Enter Slope Rating (required): The course's slope rating (55–155). Example:
113. - Optional fields (for more accuracy):
- Course Rating (e.g., 72.0) and Par (e.g., 72) – adjusts handicap by (Course Rating − Par).
- Tee Rating (e.g., 71.5) and Tee Slope (e.g., 125) – adjusts handicap by (Tee Rating − Tee Slope).
- Click Calculate Course Handicap (or press Enter).
Understanding the Result
The result is your Course Handicap (rounded to one decimal). The formula used is displayed below the number. All values are in the same units (no metric/imperial conversion needed).
Note: Invalid inputs (e.g., Handicap Index outside 0–54) will show an error. Correct them and recalculate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A course handicap represents the number of strokes a player receives on a specific course, adjusted for the difficulty of the course.
The basic formula is Handicap Index multiplied by (Slope Rating / 113). Optional adjustments can be made for course rating and par.
Slope rating is a measure of the relative difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer. Typical values range from 55 to 155.
