How is Handicapp calculated

[lynum01]

I am pretty new to Disc Golf (maybe 20 rounds played) and I have been keeping track of my scores on another site. It states my handicap is 27 and my adjusted score for a par 35 is 8. Is this good or bad. Most of the time I play on a short course that has a par 27 pro level and I am throwing from 28 to 31. I am happy with my scores so far but want to be able to break 25 consistently. Just trying to figure out if I am doing okay. I did play one par 35 3550 foot and scored a 37. Just trying to understadn handicap if anyone can help me.

Thank You,

Michael

 

[garublador]

Generally, a handicap system is only used for local leagues in disc golf. There is a ratings system used by the PDGA that is a much more widly accepted way to measure how well a player scores. The ratings system is based on how a "scratch" (in this case 1000 rated) player performs. From what I understand, this system is used because there is not a standardly used way to come up with par for a hole or course.

The easiest way to estimate your rating is to go to www.pdga.com and find a tournament that was played at a course you can play. Assuming the layout hasn't changed you can play that course and compare your score with one from the tournament. Every stroke equates to 10 ratings points.

 

[ERicJ]

I am pretty new to Disc Golf (maybe 20 rounds played) and I have been keeping track of my scores on another site. It states my handicap is 27 and my adjusted score for a par 35 is 8. Is this good or bad. [...] Just trying to understadn handicap if anyone can help me.

That would be specific to the site itself. What are you using? http://discgolfunited.com/? They have a proprietary handicap system.

As garublador mentioned many local leagues have implemented their own handicapping system. I run a weekly Mini for which I've invested a good amount of time and work to come up with a handicapping system that is as fair as possible to all levels of players. It's tough to do.