WHS Resources for Club Administrators

2024 WHS Revision – Quick Reference

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Handicap Committee Guide

Handicap Committee Guide PDF

updated June, 2020
Explanation for Each Major Change

Detailed Change Summaries PDF

Abbreviated Change Summaries PDF
5 Things to Know Infographic

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Detailed Infographics

Your Course Handicap Will Change Under the WHS

Breaking Down the Playing Conditions Calculation

Net Double Bogey is the New Maximum Hole Score

Safeguards Have Been Added Under the WHS

Conducting a Competition Under the WHS
Advance Planning for a Competition under the WHS

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Handicap Allowances Under the WHS

Link to Paper that Addresses the Changes
USGA Position on Par

Link to Paper That Addresses Standarizing Par Where Practical
WHS Background and Overview

Link to Background and Overview Page