World Handicapping System
On this page you will find information about the new World Handicapping System, including a brief introduction, online copies of the Player Reference Guide and the full Rules of Handicapping, and details of how to access your own handicapping data.
What is happening?
As of November 2nd, 2020, the governing bodies of amateur golf in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales will introduce the new World Handicap System (WHS). The current golf handicapping system maintained by CONGU will be replaced by WHS which will unify the six different structures currently in operation throughout the world of golf.
With one single, global system in place for the first time, golfers will be able to obtain and maintain a handicap index and use this on any course around the world.
In addition, they will be able to compete or simply play a casual round with fellow golfers anywhere on a fair and equal basis.
As well as encouraging players new to the sport to obtain a handicap with ease, the WHS will also modernise the game for those who have been playing for longer.
What are the features of WHS?
As of November 2nd, 2020, the governing bodies of amateur golf in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales will introduce the new World Handicap System (WHS). The current golf handicapping system maintained by CONGU will be replaced by WHS which will unify the six different structures currently in operation throughout the world of golf.
With one single, global system in place for the first time, golfers will be able to obtain and maintain a handicap index and use this on any course around the world.
In addition, they will be able to compete or simply play a casual round with fellow golfers anywhere on a fair and equal basis.
As well as encouraging players new to the sport to obtain a handicap with ease, the WHS will also modernise the game for those who have been playing for longer.
What are the features of WHS?
- Flexibility in formats of play, allowing both competitive and recreational rounds to count for handicap purposes and ensuring that a golfer’s handicap is more reflective of potential ability.
- A minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap; a recommendation that the number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap be 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, but with some discretion available for national or regional associations to set a different minimum within their own jurisdiction.
- A consistent handicap that is portable from course to course and country to country through worldwide use of the USGA Course and Slope Rating System, already successfully used in more than 80 countries.
- An average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best eight out of the last 20 scores and factoring in memory of demonstrated ability for better responsiveness and control.
- A calculation that considers the impact that abnormal course and weather conditions might have on a player’s performance each day
- Daily handicap revisions, taking account of the course and weather conditions calculation.
- A limit of Net Double Bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only).
- A maximum handicap limit of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game.
Player Reference Guide WHSWhat every player needs to know about the new World Handicapping System.
Player-Reference-Guide-to-WHS |
Rules of HandicappingThe whole nine yards! For sleepless nights and rainy days here's the full book of rules.
WHS-Rules-of-Handicapping |
MyAccessing your Handicap Data
All golfers either playing competitively or simply wishing to monitor their playing progress should have a CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) number. In Scotland this is a 10 digit number beginning with 4. If you currently have a handicap you will have a CDH number. If you don't have a record of it please contact the club and we will notify you. If you don't have a handicap but would like one - even if only for social play - then, again, please contact the club and we will arrange for one to be issued to you. Once you have a CDH number the process to gain a handicap is straight forward, and we are happy to help you with this. With your CDH number you will then be able to access details of your current Handicap Index and your playing record online through the Scottish Golf website or through the Scottish Golf mobile App.
To access your handicap data online proceed as follows:
In addition to accessing your handicap details as described above, you can download the MyScottishGolf App for Apple or Android.
All golfers either playing competitively or simply wishing to monitor their playing progress should have a CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) number. In Scotland this is a 10 digit number beginning with 4. If you currently have a handicap you will have a CDH number. If you don't have a record of it please contact the club and we will notify you. If you don't have a handicap but would like one - even if only for social play - then, again, please contact the club and we will arrange for one to be issued to you. Once you have a CDH number the process to gain a handicap is straight forward, and we are happy to help you with this. With your CDH number you will then be able to access details of your current Handicap Index and your playing record online through the Scottish Golf website or through the Scottish Golf mobile App.
To access your handicap data online proceed as follows:
- Use a web browser to access the Scottish Golf website (scottishgolf.org)
- In the header of the page, click on Login / Register
- If you have already registered, click on Player Login and enter your email address and password
- If you have not already registered, click on Register and follow the instructions. You will be asked for your surname, CDH number, an email address, and a mobile phone number. You will also be asked to select a password. When registration is complete you will be able to login.
In addition to accessing your handicap details as described above, you can download the MyScottishGolf App for Apple or Android.
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