Handicapping / Rules Headlines
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History Of Handicapping: (Part I)—Roots Of The System
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History Of Handicapping (Part II): Increasing Demand
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History Of Handicapping (Part III): USGA Leads The Way
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History Of Handicapping (Part IV): The Rise Of The Slope System
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Purpose of the USGA Handicap System
The idea behind the system is to enable golfers of all levels to compete on a comparatively equal basis. There has been a USGA Handicap System in this country since 1912.
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How to establish a Handicap Index
You must be a member of a golf club. The USGA® defines a golf club as…
Why is there and “R” after my index? - section 10-3 explained
A Handicap Index is displayed with an "R" (e.g. 10.4R) because two or more tournament scores have been posted within the past year that are at least three strokes better than the current Handicap Index based on the most recent twenty scores.
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