    SLOPE                                      FILE: HS.HLP 
    
    SLOPE is a relatively new method of rating courses.  It is an 
    integer value  ranging from 55 to about 150.  An average course is 
    113. 
                                                            
    The SLOPE of a course is determined in a manner similar to course 
    rating. It is based on yardages, hazards, difficulty of the layout 
    and so on.  The final SLOPE rating is determined by a committee that 
    goes out and developes an opinion by hitting balls on the course.  
    (Rough job ah?) 
                                                               
    After this committee finishes the round, they all go back to the 
    clubhouse and compare notes over cold beer.   If they are uncertain 
    or have contradictions, they may have to go out and play it again.
    Finally the results are recorded and an equation is used to generate 
    the final SLOPE value. 
                                                                            
    I'm sure it's more scientific than we made it sound here but this 
    should give you an idea that it is based on subjective input by high 
    caliber players.   
                                                                            
    Very few courses have a SLOPE indicated on the scorecard cuz this 
    system is still pretty new.  However it could be that your course 
    has been SLOPED but  the new cards haven't been printed yet.  Check 
    with your pro.   ( If your course has not be SLOPED, use the option
    found within the Utility menu that begins with the letter T.  This
    is a small program that can help you to determine the temporary SLOPE
    of the courses that you play.   

