What does "adjust handicaps for course" mean?

Adjust handicaps for course tells PlayThru to convert each golfer's handicap index into a course handicap using the slope and rating of the tee they're playing from. This is the standard USGA method and is essential when golfers play from different tees.

When to enable it

Scenario Enable?
All golfers same tee, casual outing Optional but recommended
Serious/net competition Yes
Scramble or Alternate Shot Not available (handicaps disabled for these formats)

How to enable

  1. Open Outing Organizer → Event tab.
  2. Check Handicap under Event Configurations.
  3. Check Adjust handicaps for course.
  4. Optionally set Apply percentage of handicap (e.g., 80% or 100%).
  5. Save.

What you must also configure

When this is enabled, the Course tab requires for each tee box:

  • ‍Slope rating
  • Course rating
  • Hole handicap indexes
  • Par for each hole

And on the Golfers tab:

  • Each golfer's handicap index‍
  • Each golfer's tee assignment

What it does mathematically

PlayThru calculates a course handicap from:

  • Golfer's handicap index
  • Tee slope and rating
  • Course par

PlayThru uses the USGA formula:

Adj. Handicap = (Handicap Index * Slope / 113) + (Course Rating - Par)

If the applied percentage is less than 100, that adjusted handicap is multiplied by the entered percentage, and that value is used to calculate net score.

Without this setting

PlayThru uses the raw handicap number you enter for each golfer without adjusting for tee difficulty. This works if all golfers play the same tee or you've already converted to course handicap manually.