There were six different handicap systems in use around the world before the United States Golf Association and R&A brought them all the under the wing of the World Handicap System in 2020. Each ...

I used to have a Handicap Index® and want to reactivate. How do I capture my old scoring history? If you previously maintained a Handicap Index but haven’t posted a score or accessed your scoring ...

The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...

FARGO – The United States Golf Association has modified its handicap system this year and will not allow a golfer to enter a score after playing alone. It's a rule that is getting plenty of discussion ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a new GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges ...

That's something a lot of golfers get asked on the first tee. No matter where they're playing golf or who they're playing with, there's typically a game of some kind. Knowing your handicap -- more ...

What's the purpose of a handicap in golf? It's not to measure your scoring average—that's a common misconception–it's to level the playing field against your fellow golfers. That handicap exists is ...

The USGA revealed its ranking of U.S. states by average handicap index, and the results might surprise you. The post This surprising state has best average handicap index in the U.S. appeared first on ...

McIlroy set the pace for his impressive season early on in the year. He started 2025 with a triumph at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, shooting 21-under with rounds of 66-70-65-66 to secure the title at ...