Stevens, Pedersen and Birdwell Winners at MGA Players’ Championship; Defending Champ Conzemius Out
WAYZATA, Minn. – In just his second appearance at the Minnesota Golf Association Players’ Championship in 2023, University of Notre Dame golfer...
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Nov. 8, 2023) - The USGA and The R&A today announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ and Course Rating System™ with a continued emphasis on accuracy, consistency and equity. The latest revisions will go into effect beginning January 1, 2024.
Many countries have seen significant increases in the number of scores being submitted for handicapping purposes since the WHS was introduced in January 2020, reflecting golf's broadening appeal. More than 100 million scores have been posted each year, unifying millions of golfers through a standard measure of playing ability. The 2024 update leverages the performance data gathered from around the world, in addition to feedback received from many of the 125 countries now using the system.
Significant updates to the WHS include:
WAYZATA, Minn. – In just his second appearance at the Minnesota Golf Association Players’ Championship in 2023, University of Notre Dame golfer...
WAYZATA, Minn. – Claiming her most recent state victories at the Class AAA championship in 2021 and 2023, University of Minnesota golfer Reese...
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