I am not happy with my Handicap Index can you please adjust it?

I am not happy with my Handicap Index can you please adjust it?

No, the Handicap Index® has taken your scores and calculated them into a score differentials which is reflective of your demonstrated ability, the best 8 of these from your last 20 have then been used to calculate you Handicap Index®.

While it may look different, you need to remember that a Course Handicap™ will be calculated before playing from any set of tees.

Trust the system and start submitting scores, this will then allow you to see how your Handicap Index® changes with these scores and will align to your demonstrated ability.

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