WHS explained: What's the difference between course and slope rating?

WHS explained: What's the difference between course and slope rating?

Jonathan Ward is England Golf’s course rating coordinator. We asked him to explain all about this pivotal aspect of the World Handicap System

Club

My issue with Muirfield isn't about a dress – it's about progression
My issue with Muirfield isn't about a dress – it's about progression

by Hannah Holden

Rules of Golf explained: Am I allowed to use the green to clean my ball?
Rules of Golf explained: Am I allowed to use the green to clean my ball?

by Steve Carroll

Why golfers can't wait to leave a mark on this starter's hut
Why golfers can't wait to leave a mark on this starter's hut

by Steve Carroll

WHS explained: How are course ratings carried out?
WHS explained: How are course ratings carried out?

by Steve Carroll

Buyer's guide: Best golf tees
Buyer's guide: Best golf tees

by NCG

WIN! A new Motocaddy S1 electric trolley & Dry-Series bag worth £850
WIN! A new Motocaddy S1 electric trolley & Dry-Series bag worth £850

by NCG

WHS explained: What's the difference between course and slope rating?
WHS explained: What's the difference between course and slope rating?

by Steve Carroll

Caddie Bones finally gets souvenir old boss Mickelson never allowed
Caddie Bones finally gets souvenir old boss Mickelson never allowed

by George Cooper

Buyer's guide: Best distance golf balls
Buyer's guide: Best distance golf balls

by NCG



Caddie Bones finally gets souvenir old boss Mickelson never allowed
Caddie Bones finally gets souvenir old boss Mickelson never allowed

Decorated bagman Jim 'Bones' Mackay has won everything in golf. But now, after aiding Justin Thomas to PGA Championship glory, he finally has the one thing he never got his hands on

PGA Championship


PGA Championship

How the rules helped Zalatoris post the craziest bogey you’ll ever see
How the rules helped Zalatoris post the craziest bogey you’ll ever see

by Steve Carroll

'I wouldn't be standing here without it': JT credits tough love for comeback
'I wouldn't be standing here without it': JT credits tough love for comeback

by Alex Perry

What's in Justin Thomas's bag?
What's in Justin Thomas's bag?

by Hannah Holden

We need to talk about Tiger: Why is he putting himself – and us – through this?
We need to talk about Tiger: Why is he putting himself – and us – through this?

by Steve Carroll

Get the look: Justin Thomas
Get the look: Justin Thomas

by NCG

World Golf Rankings: Who's in the top 10?
World Golf Rankings: Who's in the top 10?

by NCG info

PGA Championship leaderboard
PGA Championship leaderboard

by NCG info

What’s in Mito Pereira’s bag?
What’s in Mito Pereira’s bag?

by Hannah Holden

What's in Matt Fitzpatrick's bag?
What's in Matt Fitzpatrick's bag?

by Hannah Holden



Kit

Is this the easiest way to lower your scores?
Is this the easiest way to lower your scores?

by Hannah Holden

Which Callaway Chrome Soft should I play?
Which Callaway Chrome Soft should I play?

by James Somerside

Motocaddy S1 DHC trolley review: The easiest on the market?
Motocaddy S1 DHC trolley review: The easiest on the market?

by Hannah Holden

How do I pick the right putter for me?
How do I pick the right putter for me?

by Hannah Holden

PGA Championship: Six memorable moments from day three
PGA Championship: Six memorable moments from day three

by George Cooper

Sandgate: Are the bunkers really a problem at Southern Hills?
Sandgate: Are the bunkers really a problem at Southern Hills?

by George Cooper

What is the PGA Championship playoff format?
What is the PGA Championship playoff format?

by NCG info

Which golf balls do the world's best players use?
Which golf balls do the world's best players use?

by NCG

Tiger Woods schedule: Where will he play next?
Tiger Woods schedule: Where will he play next?

by Alex Perry


NCG's Top 100 Golf Courses in England
NCG's Top 100 Golf Courses in England

What are the best golf courses in England, according to our expert panel? Allow Dan Murphy to be your guide

NCG Top 100s


NCG Top 100s

Featured course of the week: Sutton Coldfield
Featured course of the week: Sutton Coldfield

by NCG

Meet the golfer who has played nearly 900 courses
Meet the golfer who has played nearly 900 courses

by Steve Carroll

What are the best holes in England you’ve ever played?
What are the best holes in England you’ve ever played?

by Steve Carroll

PGA Championship: The talking points from day two
PGA Championship: The talking points from day two

by George Cooper



WIN! Incredible prizes with the NCG Top 100s Tour
WIN! Incredible prizes with the NCG Top 100s Tour

The NCG Top 100s Tour is back and bigger than ever – and the winner will be jetting off on a one-in-a-lifetime golf holiday

Competitions


Competitions

WIN! A golf break for four on Scotland's Golf Coast
WIN! A golf break for four on Scotland's Golf Coast

by NCG

WIN! A fourball at Halifax Golf Club
WIN! A fourball at Halifax Golf Club

by NCG

WIN! A fourball at Woodbridge Golf Club
WIN! A fourball at Woodbridge Golf Club

by NCG

WIN! A twoball at Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club
WIN! A twoball at Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club

by NCG

When will officials start dishing out penalties at big tournaments?
When will officials start dishing out penalties at big tournaments?

by Steve Carroll

What is the cut rule at the PGA Championship?
What is the cut rule at the PGA Championship?

by NCG info

Lowest rounds of golf in major championship history
Lowest rounds of golf in major championship history

by NCG info

What's in Will Zalatoris's bag?
What's in Will Zalatoris's bag?

by Hannah Holden

Get the look: PGA Championship special
Get the look: PGA Championship special

by Ben Outhwaite