The Rules of Handicapping are part of the World Handicap System™ (WHS™), which also includes the Course Rating System™, and they are jointly governed by the USGA and The R&A on a unified basis throughout the world.

The administration and oversight of handicapping in each country is the responsibility of National Associations or other authorised bodies, which ensures the system operates effectively and responsively at the local level.

Please see the attached document for the WHS Rules of Handicapping.