Handicaps, Part 3: Final Steps

The USGA handicapping system will be out of commission until January 6 as it tools up for the new World Handicapping System. Here are a few things to remember when the new system goes live. I know some of this Read More …

Handicaps, Part 2: Course Ratings and Slope

If you understand course ratings and slope you are well on your way to understanding the handicap system and what the changes in the new system are accomplishing, so this post is a review of course ratings and slope. But Read More …

Handicap Changes, Part 1

This is my first post about the new World Handicapping System and the changes going into effect Jan. 1, 2020. There will be several more posts over the next month or so. There is no obvious way to start this Read More …