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World Handicap System (WHS) World Handicap System (WHS) https://golfcanada.ca/handicapping/ The idea for a new, unified system was conceived by the USGA and The R&A and developed following an extensive review of systems administered by six existing handicapping authorities – Golf Australia, the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) in Great Britain and Ireland, the European Golf Association (EGA), the South African Golf Association (SAGA), the Argentine Golf Association (AAG) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). • The World Handicap System launches in Canada January 8th, 2020 and will feature the following: o Flexibility in formats of play, allowing both competitive and recreational rounds to count for handicap purposes and ensuring a golfer’s handicap is more reflective of potential ability. o A minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap. The number of scores needed to establish a Handicap Index is 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds. o A consistent handicap that is portable from tee to tee, course to course and country to country through worldwide use of the World Handicap System. o An average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best eight out of the last 20 Score Differentials and factoring in memory of previous demonstrated ability for better responsiveness and control. o A calculation that considers the impact that playing conditions (including course set up and weather conditions) might have on a player’s performance each day. o Daily handicap revisions, taking account of the course and weather conditions calculation. o A limit of Net Double Bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only). Net Double Bogey will replace the existing Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) procedure for determining the maximum hole score. o A maximum Handicap Index of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game. This feedback has helped shape the WHS, which has been developed by the USGA and The R&A with support from each handicapping authority as well as the Japan Golf Association and Golf Canada. Q. What scores are acceptable for posting purposes? A. With the goal of making Handicapping inclusive and accessible, scores from a variety of playing formats are acceptable, providing golfers with an accurate record of their demonstrated ability. A score is acceptable for handicap purposes if the round has been played: • Over at least the minimum number of holes required. To post an 18-hole score, 14 or more holes must be played. To post a 9-hole score, 7-13 holes must be played. • On a golf course with a valid Course and Slope Rating, whether at home course, away course, or out of country • On a golf course during its active season. • In the company of at least one other person • Scores in all authorized formats of play • By the Rules of Golf Q. How do I post a score for hole with a temporary green? A. If the hole’s character and playing length have not been altered and you can play the hole under the Rules of Golf, then you can post your actual score on the hole. Otherwise, you must post a Net Par for the hole. Q. What score do I post if I am conceded a stroke in match play? A. If a player starts but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke, that player shall record for handicap purposes their most likely score. The most likely score consists of the number of strokes already taken (including any penalty strokes incurred during play of the hole) plus the number of strokes the player would most likely require to complete the hole from that position Number of holes played Scaling up What score(s) to record for holes not played At least X holes* Scale up to 9-hole score Add net par (or equivalent Stableford points). At least Y holes** Scale up to 18-hole score Add net par plus one additional stroke for the first hole not played (or equivalent Stableford points). At least Z holes*** Scale up to 18-hole score Add net par (or equivalent Stableford points). Most Likely Scores should be determined on any hole in accordance with the following guidelines. Q. What score do I post for a hole not played? A. If a player does not play a hole or plays it other than under the Rules of Golf (except for preferred lies), their score for that hole for handicap purposes shall be “Net Par”. Net Par is calculated as the Par of the hole plus any strokes that the golfer gives/receives. Example: A player with a Course Handicap of 10 receives a handicap stroke on the first 10 allocated handicap-stroke holes. If the player does not play the sixth allocated stroke hole (a par 4) because of construction on the green, the player shall record a Net Par of 5 for handicap purposes. Q. What are the Active Handicap Seasons for posting rounds played in Canada? A. BC = Mar.1 – Nov.15 Q. How do I posted a Tournament Score? A. Under the World Handicap System, Tournament Scores will not be weighted the same way as they previously were. Now, any exceptional score (regardless of if it was made in a competitive or recreational round) could impact your Handicap Index to ensure that your Index is accurate based on your demonstrated playing ability. Q. Does my club have to have a Handicap Committee? A. Yes. As per the Golf Canada Member Club Handicap License Agreement, in order to issue Handicap Indexes to its members, a club must have a Handicap Committee. Q. How is a Course Handicap calculated? A. The way that a Course Handicap is calculated has changed with the WHS. A player’s Course Handicap is calculated as (Handicap Index) x (Slope Rating of the tee played / 113) + (Course Rating – Par) The resulting figure is rounded off to the nearest whole number (.5 or more is rounded upward). Under the new system the maximum Handicap Index (which replaces the previous “Handicap Factor” in Canada) has been raised to 54.0 for both men and women. Previously, it was 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women. Another significant change is to Equitable Stroke Control (ESC). Starting in 2020, net double bogey on any hole is the maximum allowed, whether it’s a par 3, par 4 or par 5. So, for handicap purposes, you can count a maximum of two strokes over par plus any strokes you are entitled to, based on the stroke allowance for that hole. Obviously, from its name, the World Handicap System is now accepted globally, meaning the same parameters are in place no matter where you play, a boon for Canadians who travel and golf outside the country. As before, all scores can be conveniently posted on the Golf Canada Score Centre, club kiosk or Golf Canada app from your phone or tablet. 3 MORE SIGNIFICANT INNOVATIONS 1. Only three 18-hole scores (or the equivalent combination of nine-hole scores) are needed to establish a Handicap Index. Previously, the minimum was five. What golfer doesn’t play more than 54 holes in a season? 2. Only eight of your lowest 20 most recent scores will be used to calculate your Handicap Index, rather than the previous 10. 3. And a Playing Conditions Calculation will analyze how you played that day compared to your expected performance on that particular course, taking into account weather and course setup. .
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