🧮 1. WSPPF HCP Calculation

The Handicap (HCP) reflects your actual level in the discipline. It evolves after each official tournament based on your performance compared to the course Level.

🔹 HCP Adjustment:

  • 🟢 –0.15 point for each stroke below your HCP
  • 🔴 +0.05 point for each stroke above your HCP (capped at +0.5 per tournament)
  • 📉 No lower limit = you can improve freely

⛳ 2. What is the “Level” of a course?

Each official course receives a Level: it is a reference value combining:

  • Reference time in minutes
  • Standard par, always set at 54 strokes for 18 holes

🔹 Level Formula:

Level = Reference Time (in minutes) + 54

🔸 Reference Time (in minutes):

Time = (Total distance in meters ÷ 70) + (Total elevation gain ÷ 10)

📘 Full Example

  • Course distance: 1,820 m
  • Elevation gain: 20 m
  • Reference time = (1820 ÷ 70) + (20 ÷ 10) = 26 + 2 = 28 min
  • Level = 28 + 54 = 82

🔹 Player case:

  • Current HCP: 82
  • Finishes course in 29 minutes with 54 strokes
  • Total score = 29 + 54 = 83

➡️ They are +1 above their HCP

➡️ HCP increases by +0.05 point

✅ Summary:

  • Your HCP = your total time + score, compared to the course Level
  • Each minute of difference = estimated 0.6 point
  • The system is flexible, fair and dynamic:
    → Fast improvement when performing well
    → Limited penalty on tough days