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What is a course handicap and how do I calculate it?

This is the number of strokes needed to play to the level of a par golfer on a particular course/set of tees.

A player’s course handicap refers to the number of strokes they receive based on their Handicap Index on a specific set of tees at a specific course. You can calculate your course handicap by:

Have other Handicapping questions? Check out our Handicap 101 page.