How do I know what my new Handicap Index is?
Your handicap Index can be found on Golf Ireland; your Clubv1 app and on Howdidido.
NOTE: You may have been familiar with the website Golfnet. This site is no longer being updated and going forward a new site called Golf Ireland will be used. It is recommended that all members create an account on Golf Ireland.
How to create an account on Golf Ireland:
Log on www.golfireland.ie and create and account. You will need your GUI/ILGU number and your 4 digit pin number to open the account. If you do not know your pin you can contact Mary Cleary
30th October 2020 (ILGU): The World Handicapping System - What you need to know
To: All Golfers |
Do I need to do anything to transfer my handicap to the new WHS? | |
What if my handicap has changed significantly? | |
How do I use my new WHS Handicap Index? |
WHS - World Handicap System
Listen here https://soundcloud.com/guigolf/world-handicap-system-what-it-means-for-you
At www.golfnet.ie/whs you can find the Rules of Handicapping booklet, frequently asked questions, explainer videos, guidance from the R&A and CONGU and more.
More communication from us will follow in due course. Below is a copy of the media release issued today.
Alan Kelly, Communications Manager, Golfing Union of Ireland
World Handicap System Set for November Launch
- Biggest changes to handicap system in over 30 years
- Golfers of all abilities will be able to compete on a fair and equal basis
- Club members encouraged to learn more about the new system
The World Handicap System, the rollout of which commenced in January, unifies six different handicapping systems into a single system and will:
- enable golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair and equal basis, in any format, on any course, anywhere around the world;
- be easy to understand and implement, without sacrificing accuracy; and
- meet the varied needs and expectations of golfers, golf clubs and golf authorities all around the world and be adaptable to suit all golfing cultures.
Over the coming six weeks, an education campaign will begin to help golfers in Ireland learn and adapt the new handicap system. This will be undertaken through the Golfnet website, on social media, through club communication officers, direct mail and with GUI and ILGU media partners in Irish Golfer.Speaking about the launch, Mark Kennelly CEO of Golf Ireland said:
- The World Handicap System transforms how golf handicaps are calculated and the new system should make the process of obtaining and administering handicaps much simpler.
- Flexibility in formats of play, allowing both competitive and recreational rounds to count for handicap purposes and ensuring that a golfer's handicap is more reflective of potential ability
- A minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap; a recommendation that the number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap be 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds.
- A consistent handicap that is portable from course to course and country to country through worldwide use of the USGA Course and Slope Rating System, already successfully used in more than 80 countries
- An average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best eight out of the last 20 scores and factoring in memory of demonstrated ability for better responsiveness and control
- A calculation that considers the impact that abnormal course and weather conditions might have on a player's performance each day
- Daily handicap revisions, taking account of the course and weather conditions calculation
- A limit of Net Double Bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only)
- A maximum handicap index limit of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game
Alan Kelly
Communications & Academy Manager
Golfing Union of Ireland
MPRII, Dip. ESA. MIAPR