World Handicap System

The World Handicap System (WHS) will be introduced on 2 November 2020.

This will mean that your handicap will be calculated differently and your current handicap could change.

This page will introduce WHS to you over a period of weeks leading up to the launch of WHS. The page will be supplemented by information on a dedicated noticeboard at the Club and by regular communication.

England Golf have created an educational page for golfers - www.englandgolf.org/whs/golfers/

WHS OVERVIEW

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What is the WHS? 

Why has the WHS been created?  

How does the WHS work? 

​COURSE RATING

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Course Rating Explained

Course Rating Video - Key Features Video from the R&A and USGA

SLOPE RATING

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Slope Rating Explained

Slope Rating Video - Key Features Video from the R&A and USGA

Course & Slope Rating: Table Example

Course & Slope Rating: Hindhead Women's Courses

Course & Slope Rating: Hindhead Men's Courses

HANDICAP INDEX

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Handicap Index Explained

Handicap Index Video - Key Features Video from the R&A and USGA

HGC Note - What happens if you don't have 20 scores in your historic handicap record?

COURSE HANDICAP

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Course Handicap Explained

Course Handicap Video - Key Features Video from the R&A and USGA

PLAYING HANDICAP

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Easy As HCP

Playing Handicap Explained

Playing Handicap Video - Key Features Video from the R&A and USGA

Playing Handicap: Allowances Table

GENERAL PLAY & COMPETITION ROUNDS

General Play & Competition Rounds Explained

General Play & Competition Rounds: Authorised Formats of Play

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