What Is The Difference Between Course Rating And Slope Rating?
Course rating and slope rating both rate the difficulty of a course, but how do they differ? This article sheds some light on the matter...
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What slope rating is (quick refresher)
- Slope rating is part of the World Handicap System and measures how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer compared with a scratch golfer. Higher slope means a greater gap between scratch and bogey performance.[1][5]
- It’s derived from course and bogey ratings, which reflect course difficulty for scratch and bogey players, respectively, and a standard formula that scales the difference to the slope number (typically around 113 for standard difficulty).[4][5][1]
Where to look for the latest news
- Golf publications and associations frequently publish updates on slope ratings when courses are re-rated, or when WHS revisions occur. Check Golf Monthly, USGA, and national golf associations for the newest guidance and any changes to rating procedures or frequency of re-rating.[3][9][1]
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