PCC

Playing Conditions Calculation in the World Handicap System, an adjustment made to score differentials when course conditions vary significantly from normal playing conditions. PCC accounts for factors like weather, course setup, and temporary conditions that might make scoring unusually difficult or easy. The system can adjust scores up or down by 1-3 strokes based on field scoring statistics compared to expected performance. PCC ensures handicap calculations remain fair and accurate despite varying playing conditions, protecting the integrity of the handicap system across different weather and course conditions.