The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush produced some sensational golf – but have you ever wondered just how good the top players were playing that week?
We’ve taken the top 10 finishers and run their four rounds through the Handicap Index® calculation to see what handicap they were effectively playing to during the 2019 Open.
Important note: These figures are estimated based on the Blue tee set Course Rating™ of 76.2 and a Slope Rating™ of 140. It’s likely the championship setup played even tougher, so the actual numbers may be even more impressive.
Top 10 Players and Their Estimated Handicap Index®
| Player Name | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
Handicap Index® (est.) |
| Shane Lowry | 67 | 67 | 63 | 72 | +9.0 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 68 | 67 | 66 | 74 | +7.8 |
| Tony Finau | 68 | 70 | 68 | 71 | +6.6 |
| Brooks Koepka | 68 | 69 | 67 | 74 | +7.0 |
| Lee Westwood | 68 | 67 | 70 | 73 | +7.0 |
| Rickie Fowler | 70 | 69 | 66 | 74 | +7.0 |
| Tyrell Hatton | 68 | 71 | 71 | 69 | +6.2 |
| Robert MacIntyre | 68 | 72 | 71 | 68 | +6.6 |
| Danny Willett | 74 | 67 | 65 | 73 | +8.2 |
| Patrick Reed | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | +4.2 |
While these numbers are elite-level, the Handicap Index® system allows any golfer to track and improve their game like the pros.
Whether you’re working towards breaking 90 or aiming for scratch, your index reflects your potential – and gives you a clear path to improvement.
If you haven’t already, get started with your own Handicap Index® through iGolf and see how you stack up.