Why does my handicap look different in this round?

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Your handicap index is the same, but the strokes you actually receive depend on the course, the tee, and the format. Three things change the number you see:
The course's slope and rating - harder courses give you more strokes.
The tee played - playing forward usually means fewer strokes.
Format allowance - Foursomes for instance only gives you 50% of the combined handicap.

This is normal. The scorecard always shows the actual strokes you're receiving.

Why does my handicap look different in this round?

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