- Playing handicap
- Allowance
- Unrounded
- Net par target (score)
Course Handicap = Index x (Slope / 113) + (Rating - Par). Competition rules decide the allowance.
How to calculate a course handicap
Your Handicap Index travels with you, but the number of strokes you receive depends on the course. The formula multiplies your index by the slope rating divided by 113, then adds the difference between course rating and par.
Example: index 12.4, slope 128, rating 71.2, par 72. Course handicap = 12.4 x (128 / 113) + (71.2 - 72) = 14.05 - 0.8 = 13.25, which rounds to 13.
Learn what rating and slope mean in course rating and slope explained, and estimate your index with the golf handicap calculator.
Course handicap calculator FAQ
How do I calculate a course handicap?
Course Handicap = Handicap Index x (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating - Par), rounded to the nearest whole number.
What is a playing handicap?
It is the course handicap adjusted by a handicap allowance for the format. For individual stroke play the allowance is commonly 95 percent, but your competition rules decide.
Where do I find slope and course rating?
On the scorecard or your national golf association website. Each set of tees has its own values.
Why does my handicap change between courses?
Because courses differ in slope, rating and par, so the strokes you receive change.