Stroke Index conversion

Following the 2024 update to the Rules of Handicapping, the scores from 18-hole, 9-hole and shorter courses such as 6-hole courses may be accepted for handicapping purposes.

Stroke index conversion

If the scorecard does not list all the required Stroke Indexes (SI), amended stroke index allocation must be applied to match the round being played. For this purpose, I have provided three calculators that convert the indexes for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds played on:

The method for allocating handicap strokes to individual holes according to their indexes is described on the Stroke Index page.