With the new World Handicapping System (WHS) now widely established, what are the definitions of the new golf terminology e.g. Playing Handicap?
Upon submitting your scores to the TSG Handicap Calculator, you will gain your Handicap Index.
This, in turn, is then adjusted to a Course Handicap (depending on the Slope, Rating and Tees listed on the course you are playing).
However, there is one more calculation golfers should be aware of when playing ‘Competition Golf’.
Depending on the criteria set out by the golf event organiser on the day, and the type of format you’re playing in, your handicap will require a further adjustment.
This is what we call the ‘Playing Handicap’.
Here are the recommended calculations and allowances to follow.
N.B. All Percentages are off the Course Handicap…