# Golf Handicap Buddy

> Golf Handicap Buddy (iPhone/iPad app by Colin Laurie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-handicap-buddy/id1543900335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colin Laurie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521454084)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-handicap-buddy/id1543900335/reviews.md

## What is Golf Handicap Buddy?

The App is designed to assist golfers to calculate both Course Handicaps and Playing Handicaps based on the new WHS ratings.

The App includes the following:-

1. A link to an independent website where you can look up the Slope & Course ratings for thousands of courses worldwide.
2. A Course Handicap calculator for the UK and countries who do NOT include the Course Rating in their handicap calculations.
3. A Course Handicap calculator for the USA and countries who DO include the Course Rating in their handicap calculations.
4. Specific Playing Handicap calculators for the most popular competition formats with the ability to vary the recommended percentage adjustments if required.
5. A custom calculator for Playing Handicaps covering both percentage and division adjustments where they do not fit into most popular competition formats or adjustments.

The App is not produced by or endorsed by any golfing governing bodies worldwide. It is provided to assist golfers to calculate their handicaps. The users of the App are solely responsible for ensuring they use the correct handicaps on the course, the App merely provides a guide.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-12-14

No release notes.

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