Golf Handicap Calculator

Golf Handicap Calculator

Calculate your golf handicap index and course handicap. Perfect for competitive golfers and handicap tracking.

Course Settings

Quick Course Difficulty

Score Entry

• Add at least 3 scores for a valid handicap

• 20 scores recommended for most accurate calculation

• Scores are automatically sorted by best differentials

About Golf Handicap Calculator

Our professional golf handicap calculator helps you determine your USGA Handicap Index using the official World Handicap System (WHS) formula. Whether you're a beginner golfer or a seasoned player, this tool provides accurate handicap calculations to level the playing field in competitive golf.

What It Calculates

  • Handicap Index: Your official USGA handicap based on your best scores
  • Course Handicap: Specific handicap for the course you're playing
  • Adjusted Gross Score: Total score after applying handicap adjustments
  • Score Differentials: Individual round performance metrics
  • Handicap Trends: Progress tracking over multiple rounds

How the Handicap System Works

Score Requirements
  • Minimum 3 scores for initial handicap
  • 8 scores for established handicap
  • 20 scores for most accurate calculation
  • Scores must be from different courses
Calculation Method
  • Uses best 8 of last 20 scores
  • Applies course and slope ratings
  • Accounts for playing conditions
  • Updates after each new round

Understanding Your Results

Handicap Index

Your official USGA handicap number

Course Handicap

Handicap specific to the course you're playing

Adjusted Score

Your score after handicap adjustments

How to Use

Enter your golf scores, including the course rating and slope rating for each round. The calculator will automatically select your best differentials and compute your handicap index. You can add up to 20 scores for the most accurate calculation.

Golf Handicap Categories

Scratch Golfer: Handicap of 0

Low Handicap: 1-10

Mid Handicap: 11-20

High Handicap: 21-30

Beginner: 30+

Professional: +1 to +4

Benefits of a Handicap

  • Fair Competition: Level playing field for players of different skill levels
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor improvement over time
  • Tournament Eligibility: Required for many competitive events
  • Course Selection: Choose appropriate courses for your skill level
  • Social Golf: Enjoy games with players of varying abilities
Pro Tip

Keep your handicap updated by entering scores from every round. The more scores you have, the more accurate your handicap becomes. Remember that your handicap represents your potential ability, not your average score.