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A World Handicap System for Golf
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Six major handicapping systems are currently in operation worldwide.
A single system that is modern, equitable andprovides portable handicaps for all golfers.
United StatesGolf Association
European GolfAssociation
GolfAustralia
South African Golf Association
Council of NationalGolf Unions
Current Landscape
Moving to a new, unified handicap system for the world,administered locally by national associations.World Handicap System
Argentine Golf Association
Collaboration amongThe R&A, USGA,
Handicap Authoritiesand National Associations
in support of thenew system
A modern, adaptable and easy to use system across worldwide golf
cultures
Golfers can compete, or play
socially, with anyone on a fair and equal
basis
Consistent handicaps for all players within a
global golf community
A single measurethat represents golf ability worldwide,
producing handicaps that are
truly portable