What Handicap Is Shooting 114?
114
Beginner / developing golfer
38–40
Where shooting 114 ranks
You are early in the journey, and this is exactly where most new golfers start. The good news: scores drop fastest from here with a little practice and consistency.
How the estimate works
Under the World Handicap System, a single round's Score Differential is (113 ÷ Slope) × (Score − Course Rating). On a standard course (rating 72.0, slope 113) a score of 114 produces a differential of about 42.0. But your Handicap Index averages only your best 8 rounds out of 20, so it lands a few strokes lower — roughly 38–40. Play an easier or harder course and that index shifts, which is what Course Rating and Slope adjust for.
What to work on to score lower
Focus on making solid contact and simply keeping the ball moving forward — avoid the big numbers from lost balls and penalties. A few lessons and short-game reps will drop this score quickly.
Want your exact number for a specific course? Use the free handicap calculator to plug in that course's rating and slope.
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