5.2b For 20 Scores

A Handicap Index is calculated from the lowest Score Differentials in the scoring record.  If a scoring record contains at least 20 Score Differentials, the procedure for calculating a Handicap Index is:

• Average the lowest 8 of the most recent 20 Score Differentials (which include any adjustments for exceptional scores and/or a Committee review) and round to the nearest tenth.
• Compute the difference between the average of the lowest 8 Score Differentials and the Low Handicap Index.
  • If the difference is greater than 3, the soft cap calculation is applied.
  • If the difference is greater than 5 after application of the soft cap, then the hard cap is applied.

(See Rule 5.8 Limit on Upward Movement of a Handicap Index.)