Handicaps News Updates

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Dear Golfer, This month, we’re focusing on helping you better understand the Registered Rounds Percentage (RRP) and its importance in maintaining the integrity of your Handicap Index®. We’re also diving into the debate of golf’s greatest of all time, exploring Bobby Jones’ incredible legacy and how his career continues to shape the… Read more »

Dear Golfer, This month, we take a closer look at understanding exceptional score reductions and your Handicap Index®, explaining how exceptional scores affect your Handicap Index to keep it reflective of your true ability. We’re also excited to feature a tribute to golfing legend Nick Price, celebrating his remarkable achievements… Read more »

Dear Golfer, This month, take a closer look at what the Low Handicap Index™ is, and its role in maintaining fair play through the soft cap and hard cap procedures. We are also proud to feature a tribute to South African golf legend Gary Player, celebrating his incredible career and contributions to the game. HANDICAP NEWS Understanding the… Read more »

Dear Golfer This month, we revisit the Maximum Allowed Hole Score rule to clarify how “net double bogey” is calculated. Plus, we invite you to participate in a global WHS™ survey by The R&A and the USGA — your feedback helps keep the game fair and enjoyable for all!  … Read more »

Dear Golfer This month, we’re thrilled to unveil exciting new changes to our app, including a social activity feed, and a comments section to enhance your golfing experience. Dive into the latest updates, and don’t miss our feature story from the winner of our recent submission contest! EXCITING NEW FEATURE:… Read more »

Dear Golfer This month, following some great feedback from last month’s interview with a club handicap committee member, we bring you another interview with one of the most knowledgeable club administrators out there. We also revisit what the Registered Round Percentage means in your golf profile. HANDICAP NEWS You will notice… Read more »

Dear Golfer This month we take you behind the scenes with an insightful interview featuring a golf club handicapper. We hope you enjoy it! HANDICAP SYSTEM NEWS As you are now aware, the HNA system has been successfully restored and is fully operational. We would like to extend our gratitude… Read more »

Dear Golfer This month we would like to take the opportunity to update you on the recent downtime with the HNA system and the cause of the problems. The system was taken down, for around 5 days, from the evening of Friday the 12th, until Wednesday the 17th of April,… Read more »

Dear Golfer This month we look at how having a 5 handicap is aspirational for many golfers, and many higher handicap golfers want to get into single figures, even if they would not admit it! For many golfers, a 5 handicapper will be seen as a very competent player. However,… Read more »