World Handicap System 2020 – Slope Rating

Slope Rating

• • A Slope Rating is the number which indicates the relative playing difficulty of a course for Bogey Golfers, compared to Scratch Golfers
  • A Slope Rating is calculated for every set of tees, for both genders.
  • It is the difference between the Bogey Rating and the Course Rating multiplied by a constant factor, 5.381 for Men and 4.24 or Women
  • It is expressed as a whole number from 55 to 155.
  • A golf course of standard relative playing difficulty has a Slope Rating of 113