Handicap question

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By Michael JC

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  1. Michael JC

    Michael JC
    Orwell, VT

    I had belonged to a golf club for close to 20 years. Due to work and other issues, I was not a member for 4 years or so. I finally rejoined last year to play in a league and hopefully be able to play more golf. Going back 4 years my handicap was 7.8. When I re-signed up for GHIN, my recent scores were factored in from the 7.8. Now my handicap is 11.2. However, I think that number is on the low side? There were times last year when I had trouble breaking 50 for 9 holes, shooting high 90"s for 18. Is this the normal way for GHINs to be calculated? Thanks

  2. Andrew B

    Andrew B

    Hey Michael,

    As you know, a handicap is essentially a measure of your potential. Your current handicap is calculated using the best 8 of your most recent 20 rounds.

    Since it sounds like you were playing more frequently four years ago, it’s likely that some of your better rounds came from that period. Those rounds are still factored into your handicap today, as GHIN does not weight scores based on when they were played.

    If you continue shooting in the high 90s, I would expect your handicap to gradually adjust closer to 15.

    Hope this helps.

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