USGA Handicap Committee Guide
USGA Handicap Committee Guide PDF
updated January, 2023
5 Things to Know Infographic
Detailed Explainers
Understanding the Soft Cap and Hard Cap
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
How Stroke Index Allocation Works Under the WHS
Applying Handicap Allowances Under the WHS
Why Your Course Handicap Changed Under the WHS
Advance Planning for a Competition under the WHS
Quick Reference Placemat
Handicap Allowances Under the WHS
Link to Paper that Addresses the Changes
Stroke Index Allocation Under the WHS
Link to Paper that Addresses the New Recommended Method for Stroke Index Allocation
USGA Position on Par
Link to Paper That Addresses Standarizing Par Where Practical