Course rating and slope rating are USGA-standard numbers that describe course difficulty from a specific set of tees. PlayThru uses them when Adjust handicaps for course is enabled to calculate fair net scores across different tee boxes.
What they mean
| Term |
What it represents |
Typical range |
| Course Rating |
Expected score for a scratch golfer (0 handicap) |
~67–77 |
| Slope Rating |
Relative difficulty for bogey golfers vs. scratch |
55–155 (standard ~113) |
These values are printed on the course scorecard or available from the course pro shop / GHIN.
Where to enter them
- Start byen Outing Organizer → Event tab.
- Check both Handicapped and then Adj. Handicaps for the Course
- Click to the Course tab.
- Select or add a Tee Box.
- Enter:
- Tee Name (e.g., "Blue Tees")
- Slope
- Rating
- Click Save.
- Repeat for each tee box if golfers play from different tees.
When are they required?
PlayThru's Scorecard checklist requires slope and rating when Adjust handicaps for course is enabled.
Common mistakes
| Mistake |
Fix |
| Slope and rating swapped |
Rating is usually 67–77; slope is usually 100–140. PlayThru flags if rating > slope. |
| Left blank (0) |
Enter actual values from the course scorecard |
| Using wrong tee's values |
Each tee box has its own slope/rating — enter the values for that specific tee |
