World Handicap System (WHS)

World Handicap System (WHS)

Takes effect in Australia on 30 January 2020

Download the World Handicap System poster here

  • Golf’s two international governing bodies, The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA), have worked together with the world’s major handicapping authorities to develop a single handicap system for the game Golf Australia (GA) is one of the organisations that has been closely involved.
  • www.golf.org.au is the only authorised website that will display your handicap record when the WHS goes live in Australia on 30 January 2020.
  • If you have questions about the WHS you can speak to your club, or you can visit the Golf Australia Contact Us page
  • Please see www.golf.org.au for more information on the WHS in Australia including
  • PART A: Things that stay the same
  • PART B:  Things that involve some change
  • PART C: Things that are new
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