Annual Handicap Review - Guidance

Annual Handicap Review - Guidance

The annual review should take place between 1 October and 31 December. All handicap adjustments must be made by the WHS™ platform, and it is recommended that the notes section of the player's record is used to record any adjustment made.


Please see our full guidance document below.
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