Golf Handicap Calculator | Accurate WHS Index Calculation
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Golf Handicap Calculator | Accurate WHS Index Calculation
Estimate your WHS-style handicap index using score differentials, course rating, slope rating, PCC adjustment, and the best eligible score differentials from your recent rounds.
Round inputs
Enter up to 8 recent rounds below. This calculator uses score differential logic and averages the lowest 8 differentials when 8 rounds are available.
Choose how many recent rounds you want to include in the handicap estimate.
Optional manual adjustment if your local system applies a separate modifier.
Display your handicap estimate with cleaner or more detailed precision.
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Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Live handicap summary
Preview your estimated handicap index, best differential, scoring range, and selected scoring average as your round data changes.
Estimated handicap index 11.6
Lowest differential 8.7
Average selected differential 11.6
Score differential range 8.7 to 14.4
Tip: Handicap index is based on scoring differentials, not just raw scores. Course rating, slope rating, and PCC all affect the final number.
Estimated handicap index
11.6
Your WHS-style handicap summary will appear here.
Index calculated
Rounds Used 8
Selected Lowest Differentials 8
Best Differential 8.7
Highest Differential 14.4
Calculation basis
Differential = (113 ÷ Slope Rating) × (Adjusted Gross Score − Course Rating − PCC)
Lowest differentials used
8.7, 9.1, 10.4, 11.3, 11.9, 12.2, 13.0, 14.4
Interpretation
A mid-range handicap profile showing consistent scoring with occasional stronger differentials.
