Did you know there are currently 6 major handicapping systems used worldwide?  Come January 1, 2020, there will only be one unified handicap system for the world, called the World Handicap System!

To prepare for the transition, all score posting on GHIN and Golfnet (what LPGA Amateurs uses) will be disabled from December 31, 2019 through January 6, 2020.  The last revision under the current system was December 15, 2019.

NOTE: All Handicaps will be recalculated using the new Handicap Index formula so when the new system goes live, you may see your Handicap go up or down slightly from where it was on the December 15 revision. Going forward from January 7, all Handicaps will be updated DAILY at midnight Pacific time.

Access to the GolfNet posting website will still be available through Member Clubhouse as it is now and the mobile app will still available as well. If you find the app is not working, please look for an update on your device.

5 Things to Know About the World Handicap System (WHS):

1. The Handicap Index calculation is changing

Your number will be based off your 8 best scores out of the past 20.

2. Net Double Bogey will replace ESC (Equitable Stroke Control is going away)

The maximum hole score for handicap purposes will be limited to Net Double Bogey (Par + 2 + any handicap strokes you receive). 

Hint: enter your actual strokes using hole-by-hole entry and the system will automatically calculate your maximum score per hole.

3. Your Handicap Index will update the day after you post a score.

On days you don't submit  a score, no update will take place.  It will no longer be calculated on the 1st and 15th of each month.

4. Safeguards have been added to protect your Handicap Index

The system will account for abnormal playing conditions; limit extreme upward movement of a Handicap Index; and reduce a Handicap Index when an exceptional score is posted.

5. You will have a Playing Handicap

Slope Rating and now Course Rating and Par will be used to determine your Playing Handicap, allowing players to compete from different tees more easily.

To learn more about the new WHS click on this link to access the USGA's website.   

 

Don't let this new information overwhelm you, we will schedule some training that goes into more details with examples of the changes.

 

Feel free to email me with any questions.

 

Happy New Year!

Jackie

 

Jackie LaFollette

Handicap Chair, LPGA Amateurs Dallas

469-693-1489 mobile

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