Pairs Matchplay Handicap Calculator

How Does the Pairs Matchplay Handicap Calculator Work?

The calculation for stoke allowance has changed under the World Handicap System (WHS).

Playing Handicap’s for Pairs Matchplay are 90% of the Course Handicap (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Players with the lowest Playing Handicap gets 0 strokes.

Don’t worry, our calculator does all the hard work for you!

Pairs Matchplay Calculation Example

Step 1: Course Handicaps

For each player, enter their handicap index and slope rating into the calculator to convert the the Handicap Index into and Course Handicap

Step 2: Playing Handicap (90% Allowance of Course Handicap)

Adjust each Handicap to 90% of the Course Handicap, rounding to the a whole number. This gives you the each players Playing Handicap.

Step 3: Stroke Allowances (Adjusted For Lowest Handicap)

Adjust each Playing Handicap so the lowest Handicap player gets 0 strokes.

Example:

Player 1: Handicap Index 8.9
Player 2: Handicap Index 14.2
Player 3: Handicap Index 19.8
Player 4: Handicap Index 24.5
Slope Rating: 129

Step 1: Course Handicaps

Player 1: 8.9 x 129 / 113 = 10.16, rounded = 10
Player 2: 14.2 x 129 / 113 = 16.21, rounded = 16
Player 3: 19.8 x 129 / 113 = 22.60, rounded = 23
Player 4: 24.5 x 129 / 113 = 27.97, rounded = 28

Step 2: Playing Handicap (90% Allowance of Course Handicap)

Player 1: 10 x 90% = 9
Player 2: 16 x 90% = 14.4, rounded = 14
Player 3: 23 x 90% = 20.7, rounded = 21
Player 4: 28 x 90% = 25.2, rounded = 25

Step 3: Stroke Allowances (Adjusted For Lowest Handicap)

Player 1: 9 – 9 = 0
Player 2: 14 – 9 = 5
Player 3: 21- 9 = 12
Player 4: 25 – 16 = 16