Understanding Handicaps

The Key To Understanding Handicaps
Under The World Handicap System

Included in this section are easy to follow explanations, tips and rules that will assist you in managing your handicap.

The most important rule is “post every score, every time.”

  • Post on time – the day of play.
  • Post all rounds that produce acceptable scores - the good, the bad and the ugly!

Key Changes to the World Handicap System for 2024

In its first review since 2020, the World Handicap System has been updated with some positive changes. This section provide details to the 4 changes that most impact golfers.

The World Handicapping System incorporates a single set of Rules of Handicapping to provide consistent reference and application for all golfers, Committees, Clubs and Associations. Click to review the Rules of Handicapping.

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