The World Handicap System has been designed to make golf more modern, fun and inclusive. It is a consistent system that is being implemented around the world making golf more open for all.

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A golfer’s handicap index will be calculated as an average of their best eight scores from the last 20 rounds. This means a golfer’s handicap index is responsive, fairer and reflective of their ability on a good day

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Under WHS, every golf course will have both a course and slope rating attached to it. Learn here how these ratings are calculated by qualified teams and how they impact a golfer’s playing handicap.

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A playing handicap is a measure of a golfer’s ability and enables all golfers to play together and enjoy the sport equally. A playing handicap is calculated using slope rating and course rating and is dependent on which tee set a golfer plays from

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To make the game more inclusive and accessible, the maximum handicap index has been set at 54. This key change to the World Handicap system allows golfers of all levels to track their ability providing a welcoming and more accessible handicap.

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A score of Net Double Bogey has been introduced to mitigate against one bad hole spoiling a round and speed up play. This video shows you how to complete this calculation and decide when to pick up your ball and continue with your round.

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In this video, Andy Laird (Intelligent Golf) and Connor Warburton (Club Systems) host a webinar with GB & I golf club managers and secretaries, on the new World Handicap System changes for 2024 that come into place from 1/04/2024.

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If you would like to familiarise yourself with the key changes to the World Handicap System for 2024.

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