How is my initial Handicap Index® calculated?

To get your first Handicap Index®, you'll need to submit acceptable scores from 54 holes. These can be made up of a combination of 9-hole and 18-hole rounds.

Once you have completed 54 holes, your Handicap Index® will be calculated using your best Score Differential™.

How do 9-hole rounds work during my first 54 holes?

During your initial 54 holes, 9-hole rounds are paired together so they can be used towards calculating your first Handicap Index®.

You don't need to do anything yourself - simply submit your scores as normal through the MyEG app and the system will take care of the calculation for you.

What happens once I have my Handicap Index®?

As you submit more scores, your Handicap Index® will become more reflective of your demonstrated playing ability.

Until you have 20 scores in your handicap record, the number of Score Differentials™ used to calculate your Handicap Index® changes as your record grows:

Once you have 20 scores in your record, your Handicap Index® is calculated using the average of your best 8 Score Differentials™ from your most recent 20 scores.

Do I need to complete every hole during my initial 54 holes?

Yes. The scores used to establish your first Handicap Index® need to come from complete scorecards.

If you pick up or record a hole as not played, that round will not count towards the initial 54 holes required to establish your Handicap Index®.

What happens with 9-hole rounds after I have a Handicap Index®?

Once your Handicap Index® has been established, 9-hole rounds are automatically scaled up for handicap purposes when your Score Differential™ is calculated.

There's nothing extra you need to do - just submit your score through the MyEG app as normal and the calculation will be handled automatically.