Editor's Note: On Jan. 1, 2020, the World Handicap System goes into effect in the United States along with several countries around the globe. In the U.S., the new process replaces the old USGA system ...

As more than 30 states move from the “inactive” season to “active” between March 1 and April 15, golfers across these regions are undoubtedly excited to post scores again. They are also likely to ...

If you’re one of the more than 3.2 million golfers in this country who keep a handicap, you know how simple the process is: You tally up your shots, post your score, and the World Handicap System (WHS ...

Nearly two years after it was first unveiled, the World Handicap System (WHS) is about to take effect. The U.S. is one of several countries that will adopt the WHS, which was crafted by the USGA and R ...

What will the new minimum length requirement be for a course and/or set of tees to be issued a Course Rating and Slope Rating? The World Handicap System has approved a low-end limit for courses to be ...