Handicapping changes – World Golf Handicap – started January 30

Published on 1st February 2020 in Uncategorized

Handicapping changes commenced January 30th 

2020

The handicapping experience for Australian golfers under the WHS will be largely the same as it is now.

Frequently asked questions: (Why has my G.A or Daily changed?)

However, there are four changes that many golfers will see. These are:

 

  • CHANGED REGULATION | Transfer of 0.93 Multiplier.

The 0.93 Multiplier will be transferred out of the GA Handicap calculation and into the Daily Handicap calculation. Note: Golf Australia statisticians confirm this change there will be no overall impact to your Daily Handicap, your GA will be slightly higher. This is because the slight increase it will cause to GA Handicaps (by being removed from the GA Handicap formula), will be exactly the same as the decrease it will cause to Daily Handicaps (by being transferred into the Daily Handicap formula).

 

  • CHANGED REGULATION | Adjustment made to Daily Handicap if Scratch Rating is different to Par.

This will make 36 Stableford points (or net par) the universal measure of a golfer playing to their handicap. Examples of the adjustment: If Scratch Rating 73 & Par 70; 3 is added to the Daily Handicap calculation (ie 73 – 70 = +3). If Scratch Rating 68 & Par 70; 2 is subtracted from the Daily Handicap calculation (ie 68 – 70 = -2).

 

  • NEW REGULATION | Bonus Reduction for Exceptional Net Score.

GOLF Link will apply an (automatic) extra reduction to a player’s GA Handicap for any net score that is at least 7 strokes better than the player’s GA.

 

  • NEW REGULATION | Soft Cap.

In addition to the existing Hard Cap of 5 strokes, a Soft Cap is being introduced. The Soft Cap will take effect once a player’s GA Handicap increases to 3 strokes above its best point for the previous 12 months. Once in the Soft Cap zone, a player’s GA Handicap will only be allowed to increase by 50% of the calculated amount.

 

See the Daily Handicap Sheets below to see how your handicap compares:

Daily Handicap Look-up Chart – Gold

Daily Handicap Look-up Chart – Red

Daily Handicap Look-up Chart – White

Daily Handicap Look-up Chart – Blue

 

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