Break 80.Know your number.
Free golf handicap and scoring calculators, plus clear guides to handicaps, scoring and the habits that get you under 80.
Golf handicap calculator
Estimate your Handicap Index from up to 20 recent rounds.
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Convert your index to strokes for any course, slope and tees.
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Score every hole with handicap strokes and stroke index.
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Guides to lower your scores.
Practical explanations of handicaps, scoring and course management.
How to break 80 in golf: a practical plan
Breaking 80 means a score of 79 or lower. Here is the scoring budget, the skills that matter most, and a step-by-step plan to get there.
How to break 90 in golf: 8 strategies that work
Breaking 90 is mostly about fewer penalty strokes, fewer three-putts and smarter shot choices. Here are eight strategies.
What is a good golf score? Average scores by level
A good golf score depends on your experience. See what scores mean on a par 72 course, from beginner to scratch.
Four steps toward breaking 80.
Know your number
Calculate your Handicap Index from recent rounds.
Find the leaks
Track penalties, three-putts and short game strokes.
Practice with purpose
Short game and lag putting before range balls.
Manage the course
Play to the safe side and avoid big numbers.
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How to calculate your golf handicap (World Handicap System)
Step-by-step: how to turn your scores into score differentials and a Handicap Index under the World Handicap System, with a worked example.
What is a golf handicap? A simple explanation
A golf handicap lets players of different abilities compete fairly. Learn what a Handicap Index is and how it is used.
What is a good golf score? Average scores by level
A good golf score depends on your experience. See what scores mean on a par 72 course, from beginner to scratch.
Quick answers.
What does Golf80 cover?
Free golf handicap and scoring calculators, plus plain-English guides on handicaps, scoring and how to break 80.
Are the calculators free?
Yes. They run in your browser and never send your scores anywhere.
Is this an official handicap?
No. The tools follow World Handicap System formulas for guidance. Official Handicap Indexes are issued through your national golf association or authorized club.
What does breaking 80 mean?
Breaking 80 means a score of 79 or lower for 18 holes.