🥏 Disc Golf Rating Calculator
Estimate your PDGA rating from round scores
PDGA Rating Levels
| Rating | Level | Division | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1050+ | World Class | MPO Elite | Top 50 in the world |
| 1020-1050 | Touring Pro | MPO | Full-time professional |
| 1000-1020 | Elite Am / Low Pro | MP40/MPO | Scratch player |
| 970-1000 | Advanced | MA1 | Competes in Am tournaments |
| 935-970 | Intermediate+ | MA2 | Solid all-around game |
| 900-935 | Intermediate | MA3 | Developing consistency |
| 850-900 | Recreational+ | MA4 | Knows the game, working on form |
| 800-850 | Recreational | — | Casual player |
| <800 | Beginner | — | New to the sport |
How PDGA Ratings Work
PDGA ratings are a measure of skill relative to other players, centered around 1000. A rating of 1000 means you shoot the course SSA (Scratch Scoring Average) — the score that a 1000-rated player would average on that course. Each stroke above SSA lowers your rating by approximately 7-13 points (the exact number depends on course difficulty and conditions). Each stroke below SSA raises it by the same amount.
Your official PDGA rating is a rolling average of your most recent rated rounds, weighted toward more recent performances. It updates after every sanctioned tournament. This calculator uses a simplified formula: Rating ≈ 1000 - (YourScore - SSA) × 9.3, which provides a reasonable estimate for most course layouts. The actual PDGA formula is proprietary and accounts for course difficulty, weather, and field strength.
How do I find a course's SSA?
Check the course page on pdga.com — it lists the SSA if rated rounds have been played there. If unknown, a rough estimate is par + 0 to par + 3 for most 18-hole courses. Shorter or easier courses tend to have SSA closer to par. Longer championship layouts may have SSA at par + 5 or higher.