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Handicap Calculations

Fri, 06/13/2008 - 18:12 — KHatcher

I received a handicap after posting one round 14.5.  I have added two more rounds that were significantly higher scores, but the handicap didn't change.  Not sure if that is correct.  Shouldn't the handicap adjust, especially since I haven't add all 10 scores needed for a true handicap.

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Sat, 06/14/2008 - 13:11 — cubano4sho7

I had the same problem. I

I had the same problem. I dont know whats happening, but i dont think thats right.

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:29 — justsino

Handicap Calculations

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that issue. I was thinking I was playing badly. Glad to know it's not me. 

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 01:04 — MissouriMule
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It works fine.

You have three scores recorded correct? A USGA-type system will only use the lowest handicap differential of the three to determine your handicap, and it will stay that way until round number 6.

Number of Differentials Used (courtesy of about.com)

Rounds Entered
Differentials Used

5-6
1 lowest

7-8
2 lowest

9-10
3 lowest

11-12
4 lowest

13-14
5 lowest

15-16
6 lowest

17
7 lowest

18
8 lowest

19
9 lowest

20
10 lowest

It's worth noting your handicap differential is going to be different than the perceived score-rating or the more erroneous score-par.

So, if you're lowest hanicap differential is from your first round and you don't have a lower one recorded up to the sixth round, it will remain your handicap.