World Handicap System Resources

The World Handicap System (WHS) is designed to accommodate the many different golfing cultures, whether recreational or competitive in nature.

WHS - Key Features

Minimal Number of Scores to Obtain a Handicap

Maximum Handicap

Acceptable Scores for Handicap Purposes

Maximum Hole Score

Course Rating and Slope Rating

Calculation of Playing Handicap

Basis of Handicap Calculation

Abnormal Course and Weather Conditions Adjustment

Accommodating Local Golfing Cultures

Nine-Hole Scores

Daily Revisions

National Associations

A robust online library of materials has been created to help national associations in the delivery of their own education programmes to state, regional and provincial associations and golf clubs. National associations are encouraged to utilise all resources (including videos, infographics and posters) available via WHS.com. This platform allows them to login and support their clubs with the provision of WHS resources. National Association Resource Portal.

Golf Clubs

Golf club administrators are encouraged to engage with their national association for any assistance regarding the WHS. Assets can be shared with golf clubs to help with transition or other issues. Find your national association on WHS.com

Players

A series of resources have been developed including video and infographic materials for all golfers to aid their use of the WHS. Find out more information regarding the WHS on WHS.com

WHS Resources

Rules

Rules of Golf Resources

The Rules of Golf are comprehensive and provide answers to the many issues that arise in a game that is played worldwide on many different types of courses by players of all abilities.

Resources

Rules Quiz