Global Handicap Method
The "Global Handicap Method" is a golf handicap calculation method for evaluating golf skills so that golfers of differing abilities can compete on an equitable basis in all parts of the world. While similar to the World Handicap System™, it has distinct differences that improve the fairness of the system. Unlike the World Handicap System™, the Global Calculation Method can be customized so you can use only the features that work best for your situation.
The Global Method uses the best 8 of your most recent 20 handicap differentials. It then averages the best 8 differentials to determine your handicap. It also has several other optional components listed below that can affect your handicap differentials and handicap. Click the links for more information on each one.
Use Course Rating in Course Handicap is a recommended feature that incorporates the course rating relative to par into the course handicap calculation. It is turned on by default.
Playing Conditions Compensation (PCC) is a feature that adjusts handicap differentials to compensate for unusually difficult or easy playing conditions. It is turned off by default.
Use Exceptional Score Adjustment (ESA) is a recommended feature that lowers a player's handicap if an exceptionally good score is posted. It is turned on by default.
Limit Handicap Increases is a recommended feature that limits how quickly and how far a player's handicap can increase. It is turned on by default.
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