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The USGA Handicap Committee Guide

Click on the link below to download your copy of the USGA Handicap Committee Guide.
This handy guide is designed as a complement to the Rules of Handicapping book.

The guide is meant to assist Handicap Committees in the practical application of the
Rules of Handicapping and provide guidance on how to carry out its responsibilities
to ensure all players have an opportunity to play or compete on an equal
and fair basis with fellow players.

USGA Handicap Committee Guide

 

Explanations of Changes from USGA Handicap
System to World Handicap System

Each document below explains a major change that went into effect on
January 1, 2020. Each individual paper (1 page each) describes:

  • The current USGA Handicap System policy
  • The rule change to World Handicapping Ssystem
  • The reasons for the change
1 Course Rating & Slope Rating
2 Number of Scores Required to Obtain a Handicap Index
3 Basis of Handicap Index Calculation (8 of 20)
4 Limit on Upward Movement of Handicap Index (CAP)
5 Exceptional Score Reduction (ESR)
6 Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC)
7 Frequency of Handicap Index Updates (Daily Updates)
8 Maximum Handicap Index (54.0)
9 Importance of Determination of Par
10 Course Handicap Calculation
11 Playing Handicap Calculation and Use
12 Maximum Hole Score for Handicap Purposes (Net Double Bogey)
13 Treatment of Nine-Hole Scores

 

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World Handicapping System Introduction Videos

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Introducing the
World Handicapping System

(2:08)
Golf is a
Social Game

(0:36)
Why WHS
Why Now

(0:59)
World Handicapping
Overview

(2:57)
Everyone's Invited
Inclusivity
(2:59)
A Game for a Lifetime
A Player's Journey

(3:00)