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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