The game of golf is unlike any other game, and the term handicap is what makes all the difference. A golfer’s handicap decides his playing skills. Golfers can now rely on the World Handicap System to give a numerical measure that certifies them to compete with other players (who have diverse playing skills) anywhere in the globe.

While calculating a golf handicap, it is said that the lower your handicap score, the finer golfer you are. Irrespective of whether you are playing a competitive game or a social game, you can still manage or maintain a handicap and gain immense benefits.

WHS or World Handicap System

This special gaming system enables all golf players with different skills to play and compete with each other. Players with handicaps can play anywhere. It should start with a proper handicap index (a numerical estimation).

Golf Handicap Calculation in South Africa

How to get a handicap in South Africa? Well, a golfer’s course handicap is considered by multiplying a handicap index with the course slope rating and then dividing it by 113. After that, the course rating is added to it and the par is deducted.

As a golfer, you can take baby steps to get a handicap by submitting your golf scores at the local golf club. The scores must tally over 9 or 18 holes. Regular submission of scores can help you obtain an accurate handicap that genuinely reflects your golf skills.

More on the World Handicap System

Golf is a game with a singular set of rules and one set of equipment. The rules are governed by the R A and the USGA. In today’s times, global golf players can choose between 6 diverse handicap systems. Each of the systems is well-defined and offers equity for local players. Every system differs slightly in results, especially during the calculation of player handicaps. The World Handicap System helps in unifying the 6 systems to create a single system.

Features of World Handicap System:

• WHS enables all types of golfers with varied abilities to play golf and compete fairly on an equal ratio, in any kind of format, on any golf course and in any region in the world

• WHS is simple and can be grasped easily by the players to implement with accurate precision

• The system aims to meet the different requirements and expectations of players around the world playing in any golf clubs

• It also meets the expectations of global golf authorities and can be adapted to complement universal golfing cultures.

The Fourth Handicap Rule Set

The world handicapping authorities have recently stated that the global game of golf will be duly supported by a fourth rule set. This new set of rules is aimed at bringing all the handicapping systems under one roof. This futuristic project is a wonderful opportunity for world handicapping authorities to know each other and share their golfing knowledge to produce a united system. They can consult together to design a new modern system that adapts to the new ways of the game.