Against the Grain
Watch George Harper Jnr. get to grips with the World Handicap System while playing the famous Old Course at St Andrews in episode one of 'Against the Grain'.
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Virtual Women's Leadership Forum
The R&A hosted its largest ever virtual gathering with leading industry figures as part of its continuing drive to inspire action and change in golf.
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World Handicap System
The WHS will provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability, with handicaps calculated in the same way wherever they are in the world.
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Women in Golf Charter
We are introducing #FOREeveryone, a campaign which will allow the industry to unite behind a single brand mark and narrative, and a long-term programme of support for the industry as it seeks to address gender imbalance in golf.
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Against the Grain | Episode One: Old Course
World Handicap System | Player Journey
Course Handicap Calculator
This simple calculator converts your Handicap Index into a Course Handicap, which provides you with the number of strokes you will need to play your chosen golf course.
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Rules of Golf Resources
Welcome to the new Rules of Golf.
We have created a wide range of resources to help everyone involved in the game get familiar with the changes.