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Handicap ID Look UpEasily find your Handicap ID (e.g., GHIN #) and club membership status -
*New - Expected Score InfographicLearn about the expected Score Differential™ application for 9-hole rounds
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Treatment of 9-Hole ScoresLearn how 9-hole scores are treated for handicap purposes under the 2024 WHS revision
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Course Rating and Shorter Length CoursesLearn how and why scores made at par-3 and shorter length courses can now count toward your Handicap Index
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Player Reference Guide on the Rules of HandicappingThis 5-minute read covers Handicapping – before, during, and after your round
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Handicap Explainer Series15 short videos created to help golfers get the most out of their Handicap Index
Popular Topics - Click to Explore
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The maximum hole score for handicap purposes
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Limits extreme upward movement of a Handicap Index
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Measures your demonstrated playing ability
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To adjust hole scores, set a target score, or convert into a Playing Handicap™
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Applied automatically after an exceptional score is posted
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Takes place at midnight and is based on scores made each day
Learn More About Handicapping
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Getting a Handicap IndexFind out how easy it is to establish a Handicap Index!
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10 Things for Golfers to KnowSigned up for a Handicap Index? Here's one page with the basics
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Resources for PlayersEducational materials for players. Organized by topic
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Resources for Club AdminsEducational Materials for the Club Administrator
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Active/Inactive ScheduleFind out when scores are acceptable in a specific area
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Handicapping StatisticsCheck out our new dashboard of U.S. handicapping stats, by category!
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ArticlesRead about popular topics and various features of the WHS
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FAQsIn Q&A form, learn about the WHS and Rules of Handicapping
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The Rules of HandicappingThe Rules of Handicapping, effective January, 2024
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Ask a Rules of Handicapping QuestionContact our handicapping experts by phone or email
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2024 WHS Online SeminarDigital Rules of Handicapping Education for Clubs
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Order PublicationsOrder books, reference guides and/or other WHS resources
