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By definition, a USGA Golf Handicap Index is a USGA mark representing the
potential ability of a player on a course of standard difficulty, as determined
by the USGA. Potential ability is measured by a player's best scores, and is
expressed as a number taken to one decimal place. These scores are identified by
calculating the golf handicap differential for each score. The USGA Handicap
Index is calculated by taking 96% of the average of the best handicap
differentials, and applying USGA Rules Handicap Section 10-3 for golfers with
two or more eligible tournament scores. A handicap differential is computed from
four elements. Those are adjusted gross score, USGA Course Rating, USGA Course
Slope Rating and 113 (the slope rating of a course of standard difficulty). To
determine the handicap differential (Index), subtract the USGA Course Rating
from the adjusted gross score; multiply the difference by 113; then divide the
resulting number by the USGA Course Slope Rating. Round the final number to the
nearest tenth. A factored golf handicap is reduced to the last whole number. As
a formula... |
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