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Contents

Introduction

This document provides an overview of handicapping in golf, explaining key terms and concepts used in the Golfify app. It covers definitions of important terms, various handicap methods available, the application of handicap allowances, matchplay handicaps, and troubleshooting common issues related to handicaps.

Definitions

Here are the full definitions for the handicapping terms on the app:

WHI: World Handicap index, this is the player's handicap as saved on the device.

HO: Handicap Override, any overrides made by the event host

C: Course Handicap, the about value adjusted using the selected handicap method for the course.

P: The playing handicap calculated by applying the handicap allowance percentage to the course handicap and rounded to the nearest whole number.

A: Actual shots received. This is calculated by reducing the lowest handicap player in the group to 0, and then adjusting all the other handicaps accordingly.

Handicap Methods