ode .does the tee box played make a difference on adjustments? I.e. if I play tips vs. mens tees.
I think I know what you are asking but I’ll give two answers.
The tougher the rating of the tees you play, the higher your “course handicap” is. So you might get 10 strokes from the men’s and 13 from the tips.
As to your handicap “index”, which is the standard handicap, most people end up with a lower index by playing tougher tees and ratings, and a higher index from playing easier tees. According to a study I saw, about 75% of golfers fit that description. In theory you should earn the same index no matter where you play. But the course ratings are somewhat defective.