The purpose of the WHS is to enhance the enjoyment of the game of golf by enabling players of any ability, from anywhere in the world, to play and compete with others on a fair basis.

Handicap Index
A Handicap Index provides you with a portable measure of your demonstrated playing ability that is consistent with how all golfers are measured
worldwide. It can be used to track your progress and enables you to play either a casual or competitive round with any other player.
All players are encouraged to establish and maintain a Handicap Index.

Course Handicap
Once you decide which tees you are going to play from, convert your Handicap Index into a Course Handicap, which is the number of strokes you need to play to your handicap. Each course and set of tees is rated separately and Handicap Tables will be on display before you play. Use your Handicap Index to work out how many strokes you will be given.

Playing Handicap
In competitive play, your Course Handicap is converted into a Playing Handicap depending on the format of play and the handicap allowance applied. For general play or matchplay rounds your Course Handicap is your Playing Handicap as they have 100% allowance. For Strokeplay competitions such as Medals, you will receive 95% of your Course handicap. Each competition format will have its own allowance, this can be checked on the PSI screen when you book in to play.