There were six different handicap systems in use around the world before the United States Golf Association and R&A brought them all the under the wing of the World Handicap System in 2020. Each ...

McIlroy set the pace for his season early on. He started the year with a win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, shooting ...

Each year we have Golf Digest editors look at their USGA handicap rewinds. Here's our dive into some of the results.

Rory McIlroy’s remarkable 2025 season revealed a surprising insight into his game after every round was logged, offering a ...

I used to have a Handicap Index® and want to reactivate. How do I capture my old scoring history? If you previously maintained a Handicap Index but haven’t posted a score or accessed your scoring ...

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 ...

Rory McIlroy once again proved himself this season after completing the career grand slam and earning his seventh Race to ...

FARGO – The United States Golf Association has modified its handicap system this year and will not allow a golfer to enter a score after playing alone. It's a rule that is getting plenty of discussion ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a new GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges ...

McIlroy set the pace for his impressive season early on in the year. He started 2025 with a triumph at the AT&T Pebble Beach ...

What's the purpose of a handicap in golf? It's not to measure your scoring average—that's a common misconception–it's to level the playing field against your fellow golfers. That handicap exists is ...