World Handicapping System

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1. Description, presentation, guidance, terminology, etc

2. England Golf, handicap records, and Home Club registration

3. Obtaining an Initial Handicap

4. General Play Scores

5. Sanctions for failing to complete rounds and/or submit scorecards in Qualifying Competitions and General Play (Supplementary) Rounds

6. Exceptional Score Reductions (ESR's)

7. Annual Review of Handicaps

8. Handicap Committee Responsibilities

9. Men's Handicap Committee

10. Purley Downs Course and Slope Rating Table

11. Playing Handicap Allowances Table

12. England Golf Rules of Handicapping

13. Guidance on the WHS Rules of Handicapping

14. CONGU Handicaps 1st November 2020 (historical interest only)