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I used to have a Handicap Index® and want to reactivate. How do I capture my old scoring history? If you previously maintained a Handicap Index but haven’t posted a score or accessed your scoring ...

The USGA tested a beta version of its redesigned GHIN app at Winged Foot Golf Club, featuring enhanced GPS mapping, green slope heat maps, and improved stat displays. The update preserves core ...

I typically only have time for 9 holes after work. Can I post those scores toward my Handicap Index? Absolutely. As a matter of fact, more than 14 million 9-hole scores were posted in 2024 alone. With ...

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...

Your golf handicap isn’t just a number—it’s the key to fair competition and tracking your true playing ability. From understanding course and slope ratings to using GHIN for posting scores, knowing ...

There were six different handicap systems in use around the world before the United States Golf Association and R&A brought them all the under the wing of the World Handicap System in 2020. Each ...