World Handicap System: Playing Handicap

What is Playing Handicap?

Playing Handicap is a stroke allowance that is implemented in order to maintain the integrity of the WHS when used in competition. It allows golfers to compete on a level playing field, regardless of their Handicap Index.

The Course Handicap converts to a Playing Handicap for competition purposes and changes depending on the format of play.

The four most important aspects of Playing Handicap to remember are:

• It is only used for competition purposes
• It ensures equity to calculate competition results (via Handicap Allowances)
• Golfers do not need to calculate it (it is generated before their round)
• Golfers should continue to play in the mindset of their Course Handicap in competition rounds

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