World Handicap System

The way that handicaps for golfers around the world are calculated has been transformed by a new system developed by The R&A and the USGA, the World Handicap System (WHS). A number of countries round the world started using the new system on 1st January 2020 and it came into force in Great Britain and Ireland on 2nd November 2020.

Click here to go to the World Handicap System website for further details.

Click here for Scottish Golf Frequently Asked Questions.

Click here for Scottish Golf's World Handicap page.

Click here to view World Handicap System for Golfer from Scottish Golf.

Click here to go to the R&A website for further details

Bellshill Golf Club Slope Certificate

Course Handicap Lookup Tables

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Players Reference Guide

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