The formula for calculating your Score Differential™ is :-


SCORE DIFFERENTIAL = (ADJUSTED GROSS SCORE – COURSE RATING-PCC) * (113/SLOPE RATING)


We can use the following detail to create an example.


Adjusted Gross Score: 99

Course Rating: 68.6

Slope Rating: 120

PCC: 0


The calculation for your Score Differential would be as follows:



For a 9 hole round the the Score Differential is as follows:


This is covered in rule 5.1 of the WHS rules of handicapping and further detail can be found on page 46. 


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