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Understanding Your Handicap Index®
What is a Handicap Index?
A Handicap Index is a calculation of your scores, using the Course and Slope Ratings of the tees you played. It's a way to compare your playing level against other golfers and make games fair.
Why do you need one?
- Required for all CGA tournaments
- Enables fair competition with any golfer
- Tracks your improvement over time
Three Ways to Post Your Scores
GHIN® Mobile App
Download the free app for iOS or Android. Post scores on the go, view your Handicap Index, and access GPS features at participating courses.
GHIN.com
Post scores, view your scoring history, and manage your handicap from any web browser. Visit GHIN.com
Course Kiosks
Many golf courses have posting kiosks available. Ask your pro shop for locations and instructions at participating courses throughout the Carolinas.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Course Handicap is the number of strokes needed to play to par of the tees being played. Use the USGA Course Handicap Calculator or the GHIN app to calculate yours.
A golfer that has completed a Digital Profile may sign in on the GHIN app or at ghin.com and look up fellow golfers.
If you haven't established a Handicap Index yet, the maximum hole score is par +5. Once you have an established Handicap Index, the maximum is a net double bogey (par + 2 + any handicap strokes you receive). Learn more
Handicap Tools & Resources
Handicap Index® Look Up
A golfer that has completed a Digital Profile may sign in on the GHIN app or at ghin.com and look up fellow golfers.
Access Tool →Course Handicap™ Calculator
Calculate your Course Handicap for a particular tee set at any golf course using the USGA website or GHIN app.
Use Calculator →Maximum Hole Score
If you have yet to establish your Handicap Index, the maximum hole score is par +5. Once established, it's a net double bogey (par + 2 + handicap strokes).
Learn More →Rules of Handicapping
Access the complete Rules of Handicapping for detailed information about how your Handicap Index is calculated and maintained.
View Rules →Course Rating Database
Search for course and slope ratings for golf courses throughout the Carolinas and beyond.
Search Database →GHIN Support
Get technical support and answers to your handicapping questions from the Carolinas GHIN Support team.
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