247SportTools
Golf · Handicap

Score Differential Calculator

Calculate the score differential for a single round — the building block of your handicap.

Score differential

Score differential

Top picks compared

PickProductBest for
Top pick Bushnell Tour V5 Rangefinder Tour-grade laser rangefinder for precise yardages. Accurate distances mean better scores and differentials. Check price →
Option Golf Scorecard Holder Keep cards and pencil tidy for accurate scoring. Durable for every round. Check price →
Option Garmin Approach Golf GPS Front/middle/back distances on every hole. Better course management lowers your differentials. Check price →

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices shown on Amazon at time of click.

Frequently asked questions

What's adjusted gross score?

Your actual score with a maximum per hole applied (net double bogey under WHS). It stops one disaster hole from inflating your handicap.