More golfers maintained handicap indexes, and they posted more scores than ever in the World Handicap System. Which states ...

An annual handicap report from the USGA provides a data-driven snapshot of player performance and other trends in the game.

If you love data, this one's for you. Every year, the United States Golf Association issues a report summarizing the data gathered from millions of U.S.

The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...

For golfers, a soft cap can seem like a badge of dishonor. But it's not a punishment. It's a handicapping safeguard designed to help reflect a player's true ability. The post Why a ‘soft cap’ on your ...

After performing a review of your scoring record, the Handicap Committee has determined that your Handicap Index® is not reflective of your demonstrated ability. In accordance with Rule 7.1a of the ...