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Course Handicap Calculator

Calculate your course handicap based on handicap index, slope rating and course rating

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Calculate your course handicap

Course handicap is the number of extra strokes you receive on a specific course. It is calculated from your handicap index, the course slope rating and course rating. Course handicap ensures your handicap is adjusted for the specific course difficulty.

Course handicap formula

Course Handicap = Handicap Index ร— Slope Rating / 113 + (Course Rating โˆ’ Par). Slope 113 is the standard value, so on a course with slope 113, your course handicap is close to your index.

Handicap index vs course handicap

The handicap index is your general level calculated from your best scores. The course handicap is the course-specific adjustment. Two players with the same index can have different course handicaps on different courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is course handicap different from my handicap index?

Because courses have different difficulty levels. A course with high slope rating is harder for handicap players, so you get more extra strokes. Slope 113 is standard โ€“ on a course with slope 130 your course handicap will be higher than your index.

What does slope 113 mean?

Slope 113 is the standard value representing average difficulty. Courses with slope above 113 are harder than average, and below 113 are easier. Slope ranges from 55 (very easy) to 155 (very hard).

Does my course handicap change from course to course?

Yes, your course handicap changes depending on the course slope and rating. Your handicap index stays the same, but the course handicap adapts to the specific course. Always calculate your course handicap before playing a new course.

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