The World Handicap SystemTM (WHS) was introduced in 2020, bringing together six different handicap systems into a single set of Rules for Handicapping. As part of an ongoing review of the Rules of HandicappingTM and Course Rating SystemTM with a continued emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and equity, the first update and revisions for the WHS went into into effect in the United States on January 16, 2024. Review the resources below to learn more about the 2024 updates to the World Handicap System.
World Handicap System 2024 Revision Hub
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