Ohio Golf Journal February 2020

Why can’t I log my scores into the old website? Your current individual scores and handicap information have been entered into the World Handicap System and can now be accessed via: https://www. ghin.com/login How will the new handicap calculation affect my handicap? The new handicap system went live in January with a few changes. Most noticeably rather than your last 20 scores, handicaps are now based off your last ten 18-hole rounds. Individual 9-hole rounds can be entered and the WHS will add two 9-hole rounds together to calculate your handicap. What scores should I record? To assure you have an accurate handicap, you should record every round played. To make the game equitable, the more scores you enter, the more accurate and fair your handicap will be. What is the new calculation based on? Under the past method your gross scores were subtracted from the course index and multiplied by 90%. Under the new system handicaps are related to par for each hole and calculated based on par. You can view a video prepared by the USGA to better explain the World Handicap System: TheWorldGolfHandicapSystem will enhance the enjoyment and fairness of golf handicapping for golfers traveling internationally to play in tournaments, where handicaps will be necessary. This is in the best interest for all golfers. Although you may see a slight change now, in relation to everyone else it should even the playing field.