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Golf Scoring Terms: Slope Rating

Similar to course rating, the slope rating is an approximation of how difficult a course will play for a high handicapper, or "bogey golfer".

Written by Zach

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Golf Score Terms

Definition

Similar to course rating, the slope rating is an approximation of how difficult a course will play for a high handicapper, or "bogey golfer".

Usage

The slope rating for this course is 134.

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