The World Handicap System Has Arrived

Here are some of the most important changes for you to know, and we encourage you to visit https://www.usga.org/whs to learn more!

1. Your Handicap Index may have changed slightly due to a new calculation
2. You now have a Playing Handicap which allows for competing from different tees more easily
3. Net Double Bogey has replaced Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) for the maximum hole score
4. Your Handicap Index will be more responsive, updating the day after your play and post your score
5. New and modern safeguards have been added to protect the accuracy of your Handicap Index