Official USGA Handicap System

BirdieCap
Handicap Tracking

Establish your official golf handicap and compete fairly at any course. USGA-compliant calculations, automatic updates, and detailed progress tracking.

USGA CompliantAuto-CalculatedStart with 3 Rounds
Why BirdieCap

The Smart Way to Track
Your Golf Handicap

Professional-grade handicap tracking with the simplicity of a modern app

USGA-Compliant Handicap

Your BirdieCap handicap follows official USGA World Handicap System rules, ensuring global recognition and fair competition at any course.

Track Your Progress

Watch your handicap trend over time with detailed charts. See how your game improves round by round with historical analysis.

Fair Competition

Play against golfers of any skill level on an even playing field. Course handicaps automatically adjust for difficulty and slope.

Quick to Establish

Get your provisional handicap in just 3 rounds. After 20 rounds, your handicap becomes fully established and stable.

Advanced Statistics

Detailed insights including score differentials, course ratings, slope calculations, and performance trends for every round.

Automatic Calculation

BirdieCap automatically calculates your handicap using your best rounds. No manual entry or complex math required.

Simple Process

How BirdieCap Works

Get your handicap established in four simple steps

1

Play Your Rounds

Submit scores from any golf course. Works with both 9-hole and 18-hole rounds using our GPS scorecard or manual entry.

2

Calculate Differentials

Each round converts to a score differential based on course rating, slope rating, and your adjusted gross score.

3

Best Rounds Selected

BirdieCap uses your best differentials per USGA rules. With 3 rounds we use 1; with 20+ rounds we use your best 8.

4

Handicap Updated

Your handicap index updates after each round. View your course handicap for any tee box at any course.

USGA Standards

Handicap Requirements

Your handicap status depends on the number of rounds submitted

Differentials Used Per Round Count

Rounds PlayedDifferentials UsedStatus
3-51Provisional
6-82Provisional
9-113Provisional
12-144Provisional
15-165Provisional
17-186Provisional
197Provisional
20+8Established

Understanding Your Handicap

Provisional: 3-19 rounds. Calculated but may vary more.
Established: 20+ rounds. Fully stable and reliable.
Differential: Your score adjusted for course difficulty.
Course Handicap: Your index adjusted per tee box.

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Your Handicap?

Start tracking your rounds today and get your official BirdieCap handicap in just 3 rounds. Join thousands of golfers improving their game.

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