How Do You Figure A Golfers Handicap?
A golf handicap lets golfers of different skill levels compete fairly with each other. It measures how well you match up to a scratch golfer–someone who shoots par or better. Calculating your handicap is easy but can’t be done with just one round of golf. With some consistency and simple math, you can determine your golf handicap in no time. Knowing your handicap can improve you game because it brings your attention upon your skill level, pointing out what you can do better–and improve your handicap. Play five rounds of golf–18 holes each–playing as competitively as you can each time. Take note of each of the five scores. Find the rating and slope of the course or courses that you played for all five rounds. The rating and slope is often printed on the scorecard, but you can also call the course or visit the clubhouse. The rating and slope measure the difficulty of the course. Subtract the rating of the course from the score you shot on that course and multiply the answer by 113. D
