WHS
World Handicap System
Get to know the main characteristics of the World Handicap System - WHS, through the text and regulations prepared by the Golf Association of Montenegro.
Watch a video describing what WHS means to a golfer - VIDEO.
The existing six handicap systems, which until now functioned separately, will unite the world handicap system. These are Australian, British and Irish, European, South African, Argentinian and American.
WHS
Main Characteristics
The main functions of WHS are:
* the handicap will be calculated as the average of the best 8 of the last 20 rounds played. All tournaments that have been valid until now, from competitive and recreational tournaments, will be scored.
* for the new HCP it is not necessary to have all 20 results, but the new calculation systems will be applied to the player's existing results, which means that the new HCP will be valid even before the player has played all 20 rounds
* continues to use the existing USGA system for calculating course difficulty (course and slope rating)
* the system predicts the impact of unusual or difficult weather conditions on the field, which will be taken into account for the calculation of new HCP
* the maximum number of points per hole remains equal to Stableford points
* maximum HCP for both sexes is 54
WHS Changes for Players
There are no significant changes to the golfing experience for players. Each player still has his HCP, checks his Playing HCP on the course, plays and enjoys golf and reports the results at the end of the round. All calculations are done digitally, and the HCP is updated automatically.The difference is reflected in the fact that the calculation will be done differently, i.e. the average of the best 8 of the 20 most recent results is drawn. The National Associations will continue to be the source of handicap information and administration.All players have to do is play and enjoy golf! It would be best for players to have as many rounds played as possible over the next year to have more results available to calculate the first WHS at the time of the transition to the new system in 2021.