Handicap Information

The RVSGT utilizes the USGA handicap system with modifications made to reflect the limited number of TOUR rounds. The TOUR calculates a Handicap Differential, for each TOUR round you play, using a USGA formula that uses the players score, the course rating, the standard slope (113) and the course slope. Each course has a course rating and slope for each set of tees, allowing the calculation based on the tees played, thus, reflecting the diffculty of the course. After each TOUR round the handicap differential is calculated.

* * * Handicap Differential = Score - Course Rating x 113 / Course Slope * * *

Based on the number of TOUR rounds played, an average is taken of the lowest differentials, as set out in the table below, to determine a player’s handicap. The Handicap Index is calculated by multiplying the averaged handicap differentials by 85 percent (vs. the 96% used by USGA). The maximum allowed Index for the Tour is 36.4.

* * * Handicap Index = Avg of Lowest Differentials (based on table) x 85% * * *

A player’s Handicap Index is adjusted before the next event to reflect the upcoming course’s slope based on tees from which the player will be playing. This is the player’s Course or Event Handicap and will be marked on the player’s scorecard as the amount to be deducted or added to determine the NET score.

* * * Event Handicap = Handicap Index x Course Slope Rating / 113 * * *

Click here to see the Event Handicap for your next tournament

New players joining the TOUR will have to establish a handicap with their first TOUR event score. New TOUR players will play their first event with a “0” handicap, unless the new player either furnishes scores from his latest 5 rounds, or provides an verifiable VSGA/USGA Handicap Index. The initial handicap, as determined by either method, will be treated as one round for handicap purposes through the 4th tournament round you play. Your Event Handicap for the 5th tournament will be based soley on TOUR play.

A stroke control provision will apply to the first four tournaments for new members who do not provide a verifiable VSGA/USGA handicap. This provision limits your net score performance relative to the course rating of tees played by the TOUR. The player is still eligible to win with his limited net score. After 4 tournament rounds on the TOUR, this special provision no longer applies.

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RVSGT Rounds	# Rounds to be used for Handicap	RVSGT Round #	Stroke Control Net Score Limit
1-3	lowest 1	1	Course Rating
4-5	lowest 2	2	Course Rating - 1
6-7	lowest 3	3	Course Rating - 2
8-9	lowest 4	4	Course Rating - 3
10+	lowest 5	5	No Stroke Control