How Rory McIlroy's true golf handicap compares to Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy has reached a new milestone that cements his status among golf's elite. Despite an up-and-down season, the ...

Rory McIlroy Reveals True Golf Handicap, Proving Professional Golfers Are Even Better Than You Think

In the game of golf, the handicap system dates all the way back to the late 17th century and was devised to allow players of ...
Golf Monthly on MSN

How is golf's World Handicap System calculated?

In this video, Golf Monthly's Jezz Ellwood takes a detailed look at the world handicap system. He picks out the 8 most ...
Golf Monthly on MSN

'Golf has always been a game of integrity. If someone’s a cheat, they will cheat. The old handicap system was also open to manipulation'

The WHS system always sparks debate and, following an article from one of our writers, a number of readers have shared their views on the ...

What Golf Digest editors learned from their GHIN Handicap Rewinds—and the best tips that worked for them

As has become a bit of tradition since the development of the World Handicap System, the USGA is once again releasing its ...
Charlotte Observer

Who can use a handicap placard or license plate in NC? What the law says

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. In North Carolina, handicap placards and specialty license plates allow those with mobility impairments to parktheir vehicles closer ...
TV Technology

USGA Deal Keeps Golf’s U.S. Open With NBCU Through 2032

Pact includes NBC, Peacock and cable coverage via Versant of men’s, women’s and senior U.S. Open tourneys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
TheWrap

NBCUniversal, US Golf Association Extend Media Partnership Through 2032

Carlos Ortiz of Mexico plays his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Credit: Andrew ...
NBC Sports

NBCUNIVERSAL, USGA EXTEND MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT THROUGH 2032

Partnership Extension Ensures Ongoing Airtime for 11 USGA Championships and More Broadcast Network Coverage for the U.S. Open Than Any Other Major NBC and Peacock to Present Live Coverage of U.S. Open ...
Altoona Mirror

Some USGA rules seem unfair, including hat rule

A few years ago, the USGA set out on a mission to simplify and soften some of the unusual and harsh rules involved in the game of golf. As the sport’s ruling body, the organization was able to ...
Golf Digest

The golf ball rollback can play out several different ways, but all promise to be messy

Just over 20 years ago, the USGA issued either a bold or foolhardy request, but one that made clear its intentions to roll back the golf ball. Having spent several years studying the rapidly improving ...
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Rules of Golf Review: I knocked it stiff on a par 3 and didn’t putt it. What score do I put down for my handicap?

You might know some golfers at your club or course who have a habit of raking putts that are not “gimmes.” They might even pick up their ball after a hole has been decided in match play, even though ...