Consider this your go-to resource for understanding how the World Handicap System (WHS) works. Having an accurate Handicap Index® is essential to keeping the game fair and competitive for everyone. To help you navigate the system with confidence, we have embedded the official USGA Player Reference Guide on the Rules of Handicapping directly below. Check out the guide to see how the recent WHS revisions affect your scores and find quick answers so you can spend less time figuring out how your Handicap Index works and more time figuring out how to lower it.
