Jan 1, 2024 · The World Golf Handicapping System enables golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair and equal basis, in any format, on any course, anywhere around the world.

The WHS began rolling out in stages from January 2020, and had its first revision in 2024. As of May 2025, 131 National Associations/countries have adopted the system, with more expected to go live.

Welcome to the World Handicap System Resource Portal for National Associations. These materials are designed to support your education and communication efforts for the WHS, and are available for …

This resource provides a high-level overview of the World Handicap SystemTM (WHSTM) and is intended to provide you with some basic information about handicapping in golf.

ANDREWS, Scotland (Nov. 8, 2023) – The USGA and The R&A today announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ …

Oct 29, 2019 · By including a Playing Conditions Calculation, the World Handicap System recognizes that a high score in harder playing conditions may be better than a good score submitted in easier …

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Jan 2, 2026 · One of the key objectives of the World Handicap System (WHS) is to provide greater enjoyment for all who play the sport by enabling as many golfers as possible to establish and …

Feb 11, 2019 · The World Handicap System (WHS) aims to bring six different handicap systems together into a single set of Rules of Handicapping, enabling golfers of different abilities to play and …

Nov 19, 2025 · The World Handicap System™ (WHS™) began rolling out in January 2020. Millions of golfers from 135 countries around the world are now experiencing the benefits of the system which is …