The World Handicap System Arrives Jan. 1, 2020: Here's What it Means for Golfers
The Rochester District Golf Association has assembled several informative instructional tools, videos, articles and infographics for you to review - all of which will help you prepare for what's ahead when the World Handicap System officially launches worldwide on January 1, 2020!
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Articles:
World Handicap System: A Benefit to Golfers Everywhere
World Handicap System: Frequently Asked Questions
World Handicap System: A Collaborative Process
The World Handicap System (WHS) aims to bring six different handicap systems together into a single set of Rules for Handicapping, enabling golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair and equal basis, no matter how or where they play.
While the six existing handicap systems have generally worked very well locally, on a global basis, their different characteristics have sometimes resulted in inconsistency, with players of the same ability ending up with slightly different handicaps. This has sometimes resulted in unnecessary difficulties and challenges for golfers competing in handicap events or for tournament administrators. A single WHS will pave the way to consistency and portability.
For more information about the World Handicap System, please call the RDGA office at 585-292-5950, or reach out to the following contacts:
