World Handicap System
The World Handicap System has been designed to make golf more modern, fun and inclusive. It is a consistent system that is being implemented around the world which was rolled out in GB and Ireland on 2nd November 2020.
This animated video playlist created by The R&A and USGA and supported by England Golf outlines the key changes of the World Handicap System. Each video gives a short, but detailed explanation of a key feature of the new system:
An Introduction
Basis of Calculation
Course and Slope Rating
Playing Handicap
Maximum Handicap Index 54
Acceptable Scores
Net Double Bogey
Daily Revisions
Playing conditions calculation
Hard and Soft Caps
Summary - What does it mean for you?