World Handicap System Resource Center

The Rules of Handicapping

A PDF version of the Rules of Handicapping for 2020

WHS 2020 Education 

Materials dedicated to the key changes effective January 2020

WHS 2020 FAQs

In Q&A form, learn about the WHS and Rules of Handicapping

5 Things to Know

Find out the most significant changes coming in 2020

Ask a Rules of Handicapping Question

Contact NGA Staff by phone or email

USGA Instructional Videos

Downloadable content that can be distributed to golfer's in your area

Why a WHS? Background & Overview

Take a look at the background of the World Handicap System.

Get Your Own WHS Handicap Index

Join the NGA and get your own WHS Handicap Index.