Whilst not entirely anymore, as it used to be, the SS of a course is based mainly on length. It only gives a rough idea. I would imagine the CSS for Le Golf Nationale for a monthly medal would be about 82! (Yes, I do know it cannot go that high, but never mind)
Here is an article from Todays Golfer by Denis Pugh about how good top pros actually are - some pros still hold handicaps at the club they are affiliated to. Bubba Watson's is +7.7...
Sussex's finest Gary Evans was +4 or +5 when he turned Pro and he ended up as a journeyman tour player - made a living but never threatened to become a really top player - and he was the highest rated amateur in the UK if not Europe when he did turn Pro. I had the pleasure of playing against him...
Noren holes a 35 footer for birdie on 18 after DeChambeau had stiffed it for a tap in birdie. Noren wins 1 up!! Top man!
Final score 17 1/2, 10 1/2.
A thrashing. What a shame :)