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Golf handicap breakdown: Why it exists, if you need it, and how to calculate yours

Most elite golfers have a positive handicap and give extra strokes to the course. Take Tiger Woods’ +9.4 handicap, for ...
United States Golf Association

Stroke Index Allocation Under the World Handicap System™

The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...
GOLF.com

What is a golf handicap, and how is it calculated?

Golf handicaps are an essential aspect of the game. But there’s a lot to learn about them, and at times they can get complicated. Whether you are a beginner golfer who is trying to get their first ...
Golf Digest

What Golf Digest editors learned from their GHIN Handicap Rewinds—and the best tips that worked for them

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...
United States Golf Association

Handicap Committee and Club Responsibilities Checklist for Authorized Golf Clubs

For a club to be authorized, it must comply with the following items to help ensure they are properly following the Rules of Handicapping. Clubs that have not completed the authorization requirements ...