Density Rating

A course rating measurement that evaluates the concentration and difficulty of obstacles within the effective playing length of each hole, helping determine overall course challenge and appropriate handicap calculations. Density rating considers hazard frequency, placement, and impact on scoring difficulty. Understanding density rating helps golfers appreciate course rating complexity and why courses with similar lengths can have different difficulty ratings. Course rating teams use density measurements to ensure accurate handicap assessments. This rating component helps create fair competition across courses with varying obstacle configurations and strategic challenges.