GameS
Slope Rating
Difficulty for bogey golfers
Pronunciation
/sloʊp ˈreɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
A measure of course difficulty for bogey golfers compared to scratch golfers. Slope ratings range from 55 to 155, with 113 being average. Higher slope ratings indicate courses that are proportionally harder for higher-handicap players.
Example
"The slope rating of 142 indicated a challenging course."