Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Course handicap
Course Handicap
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Frequently asked questions
Why does course handicap differ from my index?
Your Handicap Index is portable; the course handicap adapts it to the difficulty of the exact tees you play, so it changes course to course and tee to tee.
Do I need a different course handicap for every tee I play?
Yes. Each set of tees has its own course rating and slope rating, so your course handicap changes depending on which tees you play, even on the same course — playing from the back tees usually raises your course handicap compared to the forward tees.