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golf handicaps
News
03/06/21
Scottish Golf launches REVOLUTIONARY subscription model for Official Handicaps
OpenPlay will allow the 500,000 Scottish golfers who aren’t members of a golf club to obtain and maintain a handicap for the first time
News
24/03/21
World Handicap System: how to correctly use your new golf handicap
Are you aware of the new procedures for general play scores ahead of golf's return in England on March 29?
News
03/11/20
Golfers debate the new World Handicap System: "What a complete mess this is!"
Golfers have been debating the new WHS, which came into play in Great Britain on Monday.
News
04/01/18
New golf handicap changes mean golfers can play off handicaps up to 54!
Previously men could have a competition handicap of up to 28, and women up to 36.
News
18/04/17
Golf Handicaps: Guide
A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability. Learn all about them.
Equipment News
12/05/15
Golf handicaps: a guide
From working it out to understanding the stroke index, there's much to learn about golf handicaps