The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...

An annual handicap report from the USGA provides a data-driven snapshot of player performance and other trends in the game. The post Average U.S. handicaps, best states plus 7 other facts from 2025 ...

With handicap-posting season getting underway in April, here's a look at one of the system's quietly important features. The post How the handicap system stays steady even when conditions aren't ...

In addition to revising the Rules of Golf for the upcoming year to stress simplicity, the USGA also released changes to their handicap system on Monday that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The ...

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...

Recommendations for Handicap Index adjustments based on statistical data contained in the scoring record is available through the club’s administrative tool. These recommendations are provided using ...

Golfers who enjoy an occasional solo round may want to consider a trip north next year. Amid a series of rule changes, the USGA announced earlier this week that scores from rounds played alone will no ...