Guides to the World Handicap System and CONGU, practical tips for clubs and societies, and product updates, written for players, committees and organisers.
WHS
How the World Handicap System calculates your Handicap Index from score differentials, and how Course and Playing Handicaps build on top before a competition.
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WHS
Two numbers sit behind every WHS differential: Course Rating and Slope Rating. One reflects difficulty for the scratch golfer, the other for the bogey golfer. We explain what each measures, why the same gross score gives different differentials on different tees, and how to read them on a scorecard.
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WHS
The WHS quietly protects the field with two safeguards: an exceptional score reduction after an unusually low round, and a Playing Conditions Adjustment when the whole field struggles. We explain when each kicks in, how large the adjustments can be, and why they keep indexes honest over a season.
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CONGU
Both are compliant, both are supported, but they suit different groups. We compare category-based CONGU buffers with WHS score differentials, and help you decide which method fits your club, society or private league before you set your first group up.
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