Handicap Calculation   

 

We will be following USGA Rule 6.2 to establish Playing Handicaps and using a 50% Handicap Allowance for each player, adjusted for the respective tee’s rating and slope.  

 

For example, here is a calculation for the team of Michael (age 59 with a 17.7) and Allen (age 71 and a 10.1)

 

Michael's initial index is 17.7, he is playing the White - Men's tee, the slope is 131, the rating is 71.1 and the par is 72.
The Course Handicap is calculated as index * slope / 113 = 17.7 * 131 / 113 = 20.519....The Course Rating - Par adjustment of 71.1 - 72 = -0.9 is applied. The resulting Course Handicap is 19.619....
A handicap allowance of 50.0% is applied. The Playing Handicap becomes 9.809.... After rounding, Michael's Playing Handicap is 10.

Allen's initial index is 10.1, he is playing the Green - Men's tee, the slope is 125, the rating is 67.8 and the par is 72.
The Course Handicap is calculated as index * slope / 113 = 10.1 * 125 / 113 = 11.172....The Course Rating - Par adjustment of 67.8 - 72 = -4.2 is applied. The resulting Course Handicap is 6.972....
A handicap allowance of 50.0% is applied. The Playing Handicap becomes 3.486.... After rounding, Allen's Playing Handicap is 3.

 

Playing Handicaps will be indicated on the scorecards.

 

Players participating without an active GHIN handicap will be treated as having a 0 (zero) Handicap Index for purposes of scoring results and skins.