PCC Golf Abbreviation

Playing Conditions Calculation

Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC) is an adjustment system in golf handicap calculations that modifies a player’s score differential based on course difficulty and weather conditions during a round. Introduced by the World Handicap System (WHS), PCC ensures that handicaps accurately reflect playing conditions, rather than just raw scores.

PCC evaluates factors such as wind strength, course setup, firmness of greens, and overall scoring trends across multiple rounds played on the same day. If conditions are significantly harder or easier than usual, PCC applies a +1 to -1 handicap adjustment, ensuring that scores are fairly compared under varying circumstances. Golfers benefit from PCC as it helps prevent inflated or deflated handicaps due to extreme conditions and maintains handicap accuracy.