The Course
We are lucky to have a fine course which is maintained by an excellent team of green keepers and ground staff.
The course will challenge players of all levels of ability, skills, ages and handicaps.
It boasts a testing 9 hole parkland golf course measuring 2657 yards (par 33) consisting of 1 x par 5, 4 x par 4 and 4 x par 3.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Red | Par | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 445 | 445 | 4 | 3/4 | 445 | 5 | 5/6 |
| 2/11 | 472 | 463 | 5 | 13/14 | 463 | 5 | 3/4 |
| 3/12 | 196 | 196 | 3 | 7/8 | 193 | 3 | 11/12 |
| 4/13 | 278 | 278 | 4 | 15/16 | 278 | 4 | 13/14 |
| 5/14 | 134 | 134 | 3 | 17/18 | 134 | 3 | 17/18 |
| 6/15 | 162 | 162 | 3 | 11/12 | 162 | 3 | 15/16 |
| 7/16 | 350 | 337 | 4 | 1/2 | 320 | 4 | 1/2 |
| 8/17 | 178 | 178 | 3 | 9/10 | 179 | 3 | 9/10 |
| 9/18 | 422 | 392 | 4 | 5/6 | 392 | 5 | 7/8 |
| Total | 2657 | 2585 | 33 | 2566 | 35 |
From April 2024, the WHS (World Handicap System) has introduced changes to the way your Course Handicap and Playing Handicap are calculated:
- Your Course Handicap is no longer rounded to a whole number before applying any competition allowance.
- Instead, you apply the competition allowance to the exact Course Handicap, and only then round to the nearest whole number to find your Playing Handicap.
Suppose:
- Handicap Index: 14.2
- Slope Rating of the course: 128
- Course Rating: 72.2
- Par for the course: 70
- Competition Allowance: 95% (Stroke Play)
Step 1: Calculate Course Handicap (no rounding)
Use the updated formula:
Course Handicap = (Handicap Index × (Slope Rating ÷ 113)) + (Course Rating - Par)
Substituting the values:
Course Handicap = (14.2 × (128 ÷ 113)) + (72.2 - 70)
= (14.2 × 1.132743) + 2.2
= 16.06 + 2.2
= 18.26 (do not round)
Step 2: Apply the Competition Allowance
Multiply the exact Course Handicap by the competition allowance:
18.26 × 0.95 = 17.347
Step 3: Round the Playing Handicap
Round 17.347 to the nearest whole number:
17 Playing Handicap
Result: The player will receive 17 strokes for the competition.
Important: Members should not worry too much about the details of these calculations. Your Handicap Index, Course Handicap, and Playing Handicap will normally be shown automatically on the competition start sheets, on HowDidIDo, or via the Club's systems. Focus on enjoying your golf — the system is designed to be fair in the background so you can just go out, have fun, and play your best!
Tip: If you would like to check your Playing Handicap for different formats, such as Singles Strokeplay, Singles Matchplay, or Pairs Matchplay, you can use the Handicap Calculator tab at the top of this page!
Welcome to the Handicap Calculator.
(version: Apr2024)
This tool allows you to calculate your playing handicap and strokes received based on your Handicap Index (HI), selected tee box, and competition format. Simply choose a calculation mode, input your Handicap Index, and the rest is automatically computed.
Available Calculation Modes
Playing Handicap
Standard format using your Handicap Index (HI), Slope Rating (SR), and Course Rating (CR) to calculate your Course Handicap (CH) and Playing Handicap (PH).
Singles Matchplay
Calculates strokes received (SR) for a head-to-head match using 100% of the CH, adjusted relative to the lowest CH.
Pairs Matchplay
Calculates strokes received (SR) for a better-ball format using 90% of CH and adjusting accordingly between teammates and opponents.
- SP – Standard Par | SR – Slope Rating
- CR – Course Rating | HA – Handicap Allowance (%)
- HI – Handicap Index | CH – Course Handicap
- PH – Playing Handicap | SR – Strokes Received
Disclaimer: The Handicap Calculator provided on this website is intended for guidance purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the calculations, it remains the player's responsibility to verify their Handicap Index, Course Handicap, and Playing Handicap using official club sources, HowDidIDo, or the Club's PSI system. St Clement's Golf Club accepts no liability for any errors or discrepancies arising from the use of this calculator.