Changes to the World Handicap System. Appendix Z.

The EGA Handicap System included Appendix Z, which allowed national federations to "freeze" handicap increases based on results submitted above a certain handicap. If a player wished to increase their handicap, they had to request a Handicap Review from their […]

Handicap in laps of professional competitions

The Royal Spanish Golf Federation has observed that, due to the increasing number of competitions for professional golfers organized by private circuits, players with handicaps (both amateurs and professionals) are participating with increasing frequency, wishing for their rounds to be considered valid for handicap purposes. Therefore, […]