What is a GA Handicap?

Published: 28-Feb-2025      Updated: 06-May-2025

A GA Handicap is assigned by Golf Australia, calculated by averaging the best 8 of a player’s most recent 20 ‘Score Differentials.’ It measures a golfer's relative ability.


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