Work out golf score to par instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Score to par is gross score minus course par, and the net score subtracts the playing handicap before comparing against par again. Handicapping is what lets golfers of different standards compete on level terms, and the net-to-par figure is the number that actually decides club competitions.
To par
to par = gross score - course par
Net score
net = gross score - playing handicap; net to par = net - course par
to par = gross score - course par. Score to par is gross score minus course par, and the net score subtracts the playing handicap before comparing against par again.
Handicapping is what lets golfers of different standards compete on level terms, and the net-to-par figure is the number that actually decides club competitions.
Enter gross score, course par, playing handicap. The defaults shown are a realistic worked example — swap in your own figures to get a result you can use.