Golf Course Ratings – what is ‘slope’?

Looking at course ratings/descriptions…
I understand that the yardage is the number of yards from the tee box to the center of the green. (championship, member, forward tees)

Course rating is what a scratch golfer should expect to score. Slope ranges from 55 to 155, with 113 as average, evaluating the difficulty of the course for a bogey golfer. On a par 72 course with slope 113, an 18 handicapper would expect to average score 90. Factors include layout, hazards, length, course conditions, green size and slope, etc. If the slope was 130 on the same course, the score will probably be higher. There is no scale to rate additional strokes to higher slope.

CDGA on The Golf Scene TV – Course Rating and Slope Numbers

Bushnell Pro 1M with Slope Golf Laser Rangefinder $599.95 Bushnell Pro 1M with Slope Golf Laser Rangefinder ?With incredible ranging capabilities of up to 1 mile 550 yards to flag , Vivid Display Technology for all lighting conditions, slope compensation technology and unprecedented accuracy, the PRO 1M is the ultimate laser rangefinder for avid golfers and tournament play. Features: Bushnell Pro 1M with Slope Golf Laser Rangefinder Tour Certified PinSeeker Technology to zero in on the flag +- 1 yard accuracy 5 yards-1 mile ranging performance 550+ yards to a flag Vivid Display Technology VDT for all lighting conditions 7x Magnification objects appear 7x closer PowerBoost? for 35% more Acquisitions Slope Technology which provides compensated distances for elevation changes Posi-Thread? Battery Door Waterproof construction RainGuard HD lens coating 3-Volt Battery and Premium Carry Case are also included 2 Year Warranty Vivid Display Technology? dramatically improves the display for rapid, positive target identification in all lighting conditions. PinSeeker Technology? ensures accurate target acquisition by shutting out background hazards and isolating your target. Slope compensation calculates and adjusts swing yardage depending on the degree of slope. PowerBoost? Re-engineered circuitry to maximize battery life, PowerBoost provides 35% more aquisitions. Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the #1 laser rangefinder on the PGA Tour, today introduced its latest innovative laser rangefinder ? the Pro 1M. In an effort to continue to cater to the over 90% of PGA Tour pros and top amateurs who trust Bushnell laser rangefinders, the Pro 1M has been engineered with incredible ranging capabilities of up to 1 mile 550+ yards to a flag , new Vivid Display Technology? for optimum digital readout information in all lighting conditions and unprecedented accuracy. We are proud to continue our Decade of Dominance in professional golf, but we wouldn’t be as popular among the pros if it were not for our continued advancements in our rangefinding products, said Phil Gyori, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Bushnell. The introduction of the Pro 1M further enforces our commitment to providing innovative products, which are not only required by TOUR players, but also by recreational golfers everywhere who demand accurate yardage readings on the golf course. T

Tifosi Slope Sunglasses – Fototech $69.95 Tifosi Slope Sunglasses Features: Tifosi Slope Sunglasses Brow made of?Grilamid TR-90, a homopolyamide nylon characterized by an extremely high alternative bending strength, low density, and high resistance to chemical and UV damage Hydrophilic rubber ear and nose pieces for a no-slip fit Fit: medium to large Weight: 34 grams Fototec – Adjust to your environment Fototec lenses with variable tint technology T-V ? adjust rapidly to changing light conditions for superior clarity and protection. In bright sun, microscopic photochromic particles embedded in the lens react to UV rays darkening the optics so you’ll never squint. Then with cloud cover, the particles return to their previous state letting through more light. FAQs What do the interchangeable sunglasses include? Tifosi Optics Interchangeable sunglasses include three or four lenses to use in different lighting conditions, an eclipse hard case and a microfiber cleaning bag. Tifosi Optics offers three interchangeable lens systems: Standard, Golf and Polarized. Standard systems come with Smoke or Brown, AC Red and Clear. Some Standard systems also come with Yellow lenses. Golf systems come with GT, EC and AC Red lenses. Polarized systems come with one Brown or Smoke Polarized lens, AC Red and Yellow. What is UV protection? Ultraviolet UV radiation is part of the natural radiation found in the invisible light spectrum. There are 3 ranges of UV: UVA, UVB and UVC. Prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB rays may increase the possibility of significant eye damage, including temporary discomfort to long-term vision problems such as cataracts. All Tifosi Optics lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection. Is lens color important? Yes! Tifosi offers a wide variety of lens tint options to suit every personal preference and outdoor lighting condition. Smoke lenses show the least amount of color distortion and are perfect for use in full sun conditions. Brown lenses are great for bright sunlight and enhance color. AC All conditions Red lenses offer an enhanced view in cloudy or foggy weather. AC red lenses provide contrast in mid to low lighting conditions. The GT GolfTennis lens has a greenish smoke tint that is known for its object illumination properties. This lens enhances the wearer’s ability to pick up a ball in flight. The EC extreme contrast lens is ideal for situations where high contrast is a must, such as when reading greens on the golf course or picking up the lines of a single track. This purple lens filters out the hazy blue light spectrum that is responsible for optical blurring and distortion.

California Golf $24.95 The 10th Edition features almost 900 courses in California including public, private, semi-private, military and resort courses. All the latest information including updated fees, playing policies and descriptions of course layouts, hundreds of scorecards with hole-by-hole yardages, pars and handicaps, course-wide ratings and slopes. Also included is an expert’s guide to the state’s top 50 courses as well as lodging and information for many resorts. Test your knowledge of history and trivia. If you play golf in California, this book is essential.

Leupold GX-4i Golf Rangefinder $499.95 2012 Leupold GX-4i Golf Rangefinder Instead of taking a ?one size fits all? approach, Leupold has redefined golf rangefinders with a simple principle: customize them to the individual golfer?s needs. The Leupold GX-4i Golf Rangefinder with Leupold?s high performance DNA Digitally eNhanced Accuracy engine and advanced infrared laser provides faster measurements and increased accuracy displayed to the nearest 110 of a yard. Exclusive PinHunter? laser technology, fog mode, and three selectable aiming reticles consistently hunt down the pin in virtually any weather conditions. Prism Lock? technology affords unmatched accuracy by using highly reflective prisms already incorporated into many course features and pins to obtain a high intensity return to your GX rangefinder. With Prism Lock, holding the rangefinder steady becomes much less of a concern, and you can be assured your distance measurement is exact. Taking customization to the extreme, the removable Smart Key of the Leupold GX-4i Rangefinder adds the incredible benefit of True Golf Range? TGR? and the Club Selector, giving you the confidence you need to play the right shot every time. TGR provides ranging information matched to your personal hitting strength, the slope of the shot, and current conditions to accurately compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short. The Club Selector? feature combines your specific hitting strength and TGR to the target, automatically recommending the appropriate club for each shot. Simply input the distance obtained with three specific clubs and the Leupold GX-4i Golf Rangefinder will do the rest. Rugged, compact, and completely weatherproof, Leupold?s GX rangefinders are sure to shave strokes from your game. Welcome to the future of golf. Specs GX-4 Magnification 6x Inclinometer Yes TGR True Golf Ranger Yes Club Selector Yes Quick Set Menu Yes Line of Sight Distance Yes YardsMeters Yes Scan Mode Yes Fog Mode Yes Reflective Target 800 Yards731 Meters Pin 450 Yards3411 Meters Battery Life 1000′s of uses Weight 7.9 oz Dimensions 4.1 in x 2.9 in x 1.3 in Low Battery Indicator Yes Warranty 1 Year Weather Proof Yes

Bushnell Tour V2 with Slope $399.95 Bushnell Tour V2 with Pinseeker and Slope Bushnell Tour V2 with Pinseeker Technology with Slope : Capitalizing off the success of the Pinseeker family, Bushnell introduces the Tour V2 Rangefinder with Slope and Pinseeker technology. While not legal for tournament play, slope is a great tool that lets you know exactly how far the adjusted distance is with compensation for elevation. This is what PGA Tour Players use Monday through Wednesday. Features Vertical configuration now includes slope 5x magnification Ranges from 300 yards to the golf flag, 700 yards to trees, 1,000 yards to reflective pins Exclusive Bushnell Pinseeker mode Provides instantaneous measurements in yards andor meters Scan mode Multi-coated optics Provides instantaneous measurements in yards andor meters Included 3-volt battery Included neoprene wrap around case Size: 1.6 in x 2.8 in x 4.3 in Built-in tripod mount Weight: 6.6 oz

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