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by Dahdscear on September 12th, 2005

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How do you determine a handicap and how is it used?

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  • by samhaas on January 29th, 2006

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    Bowling handicap is not based on age, or gender. It is, however, based on your average score. The exact formulas used to determine an individual handicap may vary from league to league, but the idea remains the same. Some leagues use the 80% of 200 rule. In this case, you would subtract your average from 200, and multiply that number by 80%. The resulting number would be your handicap. For example:
    If your average is 160, subtract this number from 200, and you get 40. Then multiply 40 by 80%, and you are left with 32. In this case, 32 will be your handicap. This number will be added to your score each game to determine your final score.
    An easier formula is 100% of 200. In this case you take your average, and subtract it from 200. The resulting number will be your handicap. If your average is 160, subtracting this from 200 will leave you with 40. Your handicap would be 40. Then you just add this score to each game to determine your final score.

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