A familiar situation
Prüfen Sie eine grobe Indexschätzung aus aktuellen Score-Differenzialen.
How to use this calculator
- Enter score differentials (comma separated).
- Select Calculate to see the answer and its breakdown.
- Keep a scenario, change an input and compare the results.
Use consistent units and check the assumptions below before applying the result.
How golf handicap is calculated
Estimate a World Handicap System index from 3 to 20 entered score differentials. It selects the lowest differentials, applies the published adjustment for 3, 4, and 6 scores, then rounds to one decimal place. The calculation assumes you already have valid differentials and omits soft caps, exceptional-score adjustments, and committee review, so it is not an official handicap record. With 20 differentials, the index is the average of the lowest 8, rounded to one decimal place. The calculation validates each input and keeps its stated units explicit. No. An authorized golf association uses a fuller ruleset, score posting, and safeguards. This is an estimate for the stated assumptions; confirm measurements and any applicable professional or local standards before relying on it.
Handicap Index = rounded average of the lowest selected differentials plus the WHS adjustment for a 3, 4, or 6-score recordWith 20 differentials, the index is the average of the lowest 8, rounded to one decimal place.
Assumptions & useful context
Uses the WHS score-count table; omits caps and exceptional-score/committee adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official handicap?
No. An authorized golf association uses a fuller ruleset, score posting, and safeguards.
How is a score differential formed?
It depends on adjusted gross score, course rating, slope rating, and applicable playing conditions.