Nearly two years after it was first unveiled, the World Handicap System (WHS) is about to take effect. The U.S. is one of several countries that will adopt the WHS, which was crafted by the USGA and R ...

It’s one of the more controversial aspects of the World Handicap System. We get our Course Handicap – the number of shots we ...

In this video, Golf Monthly's Jezz Ellwood takes a detailed look at the world handicap system. He picks out the 8 most important things that every golfer needs to know. From handicap indexes to slope ...

Joining Golf Canada comes with a handful of benefits, one of the biggest being access to a recognized Handicap Index through ...

Q. How do I calculate my Course Handicap™ and Playing Handicap™? A. A Course Handicap is calculated using the following formula, but a mobile app or Course Handicap table at the course will do the ...

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...

Lowering your golf handicap isn’t just about swinging harder—it’s about practicing with purpose, managing the course wisely, and making data-driven adjustments. From short game mastery to smart club ...

Do you know a golfer who picks his or her ball up a lot? Does that player also want you to put down scores on the card that don't seem quite right for handicap purposes? If so, it might be time for a ...