The comparison of playing one course as opposed to another in terms of difficulty. It is expressed in strokes or decimal fractions of strokes. The yardage of the course and the ability of a scratch golfer are the basis for determination
The way in which courses are rated in terms of difficulty.
A course is rated based on the score a scratch golfer should shoot on that particular course. The higher the course rating, the more challenging a course for the amateur golfer. (Note: refer to Slope Rating).
Used by organizations to rate the difficulty of a golf course.
an evaluation of the difficulty of a course for a scratch player (expressed in relation to the par of the course) Example: A course with a rating of 71.2 is more difficult than a course rated 69.
a measurement of a golf course 's difficulty, specifically for a Scratch Golfer
an evaluation of the difficulty of a golf course for scratch golfers
a number, to a tenth, which describes the difficulty of a golf course from a particular set of tees for a scratch (zero handicap) player
a numerical value given to each set of tees at a particular golf course to approximate the number of strokes it should take a scratch golfer to get around the course
a USGA mark that indicates the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for scratch golfers under normal course and weather conditions
based on what an average scratch player would score over the course. In Europe this is know as SSS Standard Scratch Score.
A numerical rating, usually by a recognized organization such as the USGA, that identifies the difficulty of a course. For example, a course rated 72.4 is more difficult than one rated at 68.5. A scratch player should expect to shoot a 68 or 69 on the course rated 68.5.
The evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for scratch golfers stated in yardage.
An evaluation of a course in terms of difficulty, as compared to other courses, expressed in strokes and decimal fractions of a stroke. The course rating is used in computing handicaps.
A numerical rating that identifies the difficulty of a golf course. For example, a course rated 72.7 is more challenging to play than one rated at 70.6. A scratch player should expect to shoot 70 or 71 on the course rated 70.6.
A rating system developed to rate the playing difficulty of a course based on yardage and the playability of the course by a scratch golfer.