Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate your golf handicap index.

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Golf Handicap Calculator

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Golf Handicap Calculator

A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability, used to level the playing field so golfers of different skill levels can compete fairly. The World Handicap System (WHS), adopted globally in 2020, calculates your handicap index from your best recent scores.

Common Uses

  • Calculating your golf handicap index
  • Determining course handicap for a specific course
  • Net score calculations for tournaments
  • Tracking golf improvement over time

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a golf handicap calculated?
Under the WHS: Score Differential = (Adjusted Gross Score - Course Rating) × 113 / Slope Rating. Your Handicap Index = the average of your best 8 Score Differentials from your last 20 rounds, multiplied by 0.96.
What is a course handicap?
Course Handicap converts your Handicap Index to strokes for a specific course. Formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope Rating / 113) + (Course Rating - Par). This is the number of strokes you receive during a round.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes. All calculators on zenicalculator.com are completely free with no registration required.
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