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Examples of Handicap Formulas

When calculating a player's handicap there is standard method unless you are playing in a league that requires an USGA handicap. The problem with an USGA handicap is the number of rounds required to calculate the handicap. The USGA handicap requires twenty (20) previous rounds. Many golf leagues do not play 20 rounds in a season. In our opinion this handicap was designed for golfers that play more than once a week.

The LeagueSync website allows a league to create a custom handicap formula that matches the type of golf league. Below are a series of different formulas used by golf leagues using this website. These are only a few examples used by the golf leagues using this service. A feature of this website is to allow any part of the handicap formula to be adjusted to match your golf league.

Standard USGA Handicap
A USGA handicap is only recommended for a serious golf league. Remember five (5) previous rounds need to be entered for a true USGA handicap.
  • Handicap based on 18 holes
  • 20 Most Recent Rounds
  • Use Course Rating and Slope corrections
  • A minimum of 5 rounds required
  • Use Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
LeagueSync's Default Handicap
This is a good starting point for a golf league. The handicap formula uses the same percentage as the USGA's formula. But does not use as many rounds which allows the handicap to follow a little better.
  • Handicap based on 9 holes
    - Can be changed to 18 holes
  • 10 Most Recent Rounds Used
  • 5 Lowest Strokes Over Par Averaged
  • Does not use Course Rating and Slope corrections
  • Maximum age of a round 2 years (104 weeks)
  • Does not use Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
  • Handicap for 1st round is calculated after the round
    - 0.90 times strokes over par
  • No limit on handicaps
Example Handicap for a Casual League
This will give a handicap that follows a player's current handicap more closely. Good for leagues were the members are casual golfers. The maximum age limit of 30 weeks will cause players to start with a new handicap each season.
  • Handicap based on 9 holes
    - Can be changed to 18 holes
  • 6 Most Recent Rounds Used
  • Drop 2 Highest Rounds over Par
  • Does not use Course Rating and Slope corrections
  • Maximum age of a round is 30 weeks
  • Does not use Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
  • Handicap for 1st round is calculated after the round
    - 0.90 times strokes over par
  • No limit on handicaps
Example Handicap for a Competitive League
This is a good starting point for a golf league. The handicap formula uses the same percentage as the USGA's formula. But does not use as many rounds which allows the handicap to follow a little better.
  • Handicap based on 9 holes
    - Can be changed to 18 holes
  • 15 Most Recent Rounds Used
  • 6 Lowest Strokes Over Par Averaged
  • Does not use Course Rating and Slope corrections
  • Maximum age of a round 2 years (104 weeks)
  • Use Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
  • Handicap for 1st round is calculated after the round
    - 0.65 times strokes over par
  • Maximum handicap is 20
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