Strokes calculator
for matches played at Chesham and Ley Hill.
Simply select the calculator that applies (for whatever format of golf you’re playing) and enter the handicap index for each player (which can be found in howdidido), and the calculator will show you how many shots will be given or received.
For more information, refer to the guidance notes from England Golf
Fourball Betterball Matchplay
In Fourball Betterball Matchplay you play your own ball and if either yours, or your teammate’s nett hole score is better than either of your opponents, then your team wins the hole.
To use the Fourball stroke calculator simply select the appropriate teeing ground and then enter the handicap index for each player.
The course handicap is calculated as follows: CH = (HI x Slope / 113)+(CR – par). It is then rounded to the nearest whole number.
where HI = Handicap Index (from howdidido). CR (Course Rating), Slope and par are constants depending on the selected teeing ground.
The number of shots you receive is 90% of the difference between your course handicap and the lowest course handicap. The result is again rounded to the nearest whole number.
Note: Only use this calculator if both players are using the same tee.
Singles Matchplay
Singles Matchplay is really easy. If your nett hole score is better than your opponents, then you win the hole! Your stroke allowance is 100% of the difference between your course handicap and your opponents course handicap. If you receive strokes then take them on every hole that has a stroke index less than, or equal to, your total number of strokes.
To use the Singles matchplay stroke calculator simply select the appropriate teeing ground and then enter the handicap index for each player.
Note: Only use this calculator if both players are using the same tee.