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Handicap Information
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Handicap Index:
The formula used by GolfCap to produce the Handicap Index has
been revised to provide results that should match the Handicap
Index provided by both the United States Golf Association and
the Royal Canadian Golf Association.
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Differentials:
The Handicap Index is determined based on the differentials
from a selected number of 18-hole rounds the Golfer has played.
The criteria for selecting these differentials is as follows:
Number of Differentials
Rounds Used
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1-4 ---- No Index calculated if less than 5 18-hole rounds
5 ---- Lowest 1 of all 18-hole rounds
6-7 ---- Lowest 2 of all 18-hole rounds
8-9 ---- Lowest 3 of all 18-hole rounds
10-11 ---- Lowest 4 of all 18-hole rounds
12-13 ---- Lowest 5 of all 18-hole rounds
14-15 ---- Lowest 6 of all 18-hole rounds
16-17 ---- Lowest 7 of all 18-hole rounds
18 ---- Lowest 8 of all 18-hole rounds
19 ---- Lowest 9 of all 18-hole rounds
20 ---- Lowest 10 of all 20 18-hole rounds
21+ ---- Lowest 10 of LAST 20 18-hole rounds
>> Note that when a Golfer has 21 or more rounds of 18 holes, the
>> lowest 10 differentials from the last 20 rounds are used. The
>> "last 20 rounds" are based on the last twenty 18-hole rounds
>> entered into the GolfCap database. For this reason it is VERY
>> INPORTANT that Game Records be entered in the order they were
>> played (by date). 9-hole rounds are recorded but not used in
>> handicap computations however they are included in all the stats.
Differentials are determined by the following method:
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When the Gross Score is higher than the course Rating, the
course Rating is subtracted from the Gross Score. When the
Gross Score is lower than the course Rating, the Gross Score
is subtracted from the course Rating. The next step is to
multiply 113 by the figure from the above calculation then
dividing that figure by the course Slope. This figure is
carried to ONLY ONE decimal place WITHOUT ROUNDING.
Example: A Golfer shoots a Score of 86 on a course with a
Rating of 71.5 The Rating of 71.5 is subtracted
from the Score of 86 giving a result of 14.5
113 is multilpied by 14.5 giving a result of 1638.5
This is divided by 133 producing a Handicap Differential
for this game of 12.3
113 x 14.5 = 1638.5 = 12.3 (Differential)
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133
GolfCap automatically determines the Handicap Differential for
each game at the time it is recorded and saved in the database.
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Course Handicap:
A Golfer does not play off his/her Handicap Index. Rather a
Course Handicap must be determined using the following method:
Multiply the Handicap Index by the Slope value of the
course being played and divide by 113. The resulting
figure is ROUNDED to the nearest whole number (.5 is
rounded upward).
Example: A Golfer with a Handicap Index of 11.7 playing
on a course with a Slope value of 133
11.7 x 133 = 1556.1 = 13.7 (round to 14 for Course Handicap)
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113
To obtain the Slope value of a Course, contact the Club Pro or
Manager. In many cases, both the Slope and Rating are listed
on the score card provided by the Club.
When adding a Game Record to the database, GolfCap will always
automatically determine the Course Handicap for that round (if
the golfer has an established Handicap Index).
To get a quick Course Handicap use the "Quick Handicap" option
under the HANDICAP heading at the Main Menu.
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OverAll Differential:
The figure shown as a Golfer's OverAll Differential is based on
the Golfer's Handicap Index. This figure can be used to measure
improvement over days, weeks, months, most improved Golfer, etc.
It is updated after each new 18-hole game is added to the database.
After you have recorded 5 18-hole games, make a note of your
OverAll Differential then compare it to the revised figure after
your record additional games (if it gets lower, you're improving).
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Other:
The Handicap Index provided by GolfCap is not to be considered as
ones "official" Handicap Index. It is NOT to be used in place of a
Handicap Index provided by the U.S.G.A. or the R.C.G.A. when you
are entering tournaments. The Course Handicap provided by GolfCap
should match that provided by the U.S.G.A. and the Royal Canadian
Golf Association (provided the same Slope and Handicap Index values
are used).
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NOTE:
It is IMPORTANT that Game Records be entered in the order they
were played (by date) to insure accurate Handicap Index results.
This document may be printed by typing: COPY HANDICAP.TXT PRN
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