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Six major handicapping systems are currently in operation worldwide.
A World Handicap System for GolfA single system that is modern, equitable andprovides portable handicaps for all golfers.
United StatesGolf Association
European GolfAssociation
GolfAustralia
South African Golf Association
Council of NationalGolf Unions
Current Landscape
Moving to a new, unified handicap system for the world,administered locally by national associations.World Handicap System
Argentine Golf Association
Collaboration amongThe R&A, USGA,
Handicap Authoritiesand National Associations
in support of thenew system
A modern, adaptable and easy to use system across worldwide golf
cultures
Golfers can compete, or play
socially, with anyone on a fair and equal
basis
Consistent handicaps for all players within a
global golf community
A single measurethat represents golf ability worldwide,
producing handicaps that are
truly portable