Golf Score To Par Calculator

Work out golf score to par instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Golf Score To Par Calculator

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.

Formulas

To par

to par = gross score - course par

Net score

net = gross score - playing handicap; net to par = net - course par

Worked example

With the default values below, Golf Score To Par Calculator returns Gross score to par of 14. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Gross scoreminimum 1: 86
Course parminimum 1: 72
Playing handicapminimum 0: 12

Results

Gross score to par: 14
Net score: 74
Net score to par: 2
Average strokes per hole: 4.778

Step by step

1Values used
2To par
3Net score
4Gross score to par= 14
5Net score= 74
6Net score to par= 2
7Average strokes per hole= 4.778

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 3 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Golf Score To Par figure worked out?

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.

Why does this matter?

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.

What do I need to enter?

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.