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Should there be an 18-handicap limit for club competitions?

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Is WHS ‘ill-suited’ to our golf culture – or is it time to ‘stop whingeing’ about handicapping?

Mark Darbon, CEO of The R&A speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 15, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

R&A backs the World Handicap System as criticisms continue

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Should competition scores be the only ones that count for handicap?

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WHS allows you to play from different tees in competitions – so why do some golf clubs still ignore this?

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What does ‘equity’ mean in the World Handicap System?

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Does the World Handicap System need to be the same across Great Britain & Ireland?

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‘I don’t think I’d have a handicap without General Play’ – is the controversial WHS format misunderstood?

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Ireland, Scotland and Wales adopt WHS allowance changes – as England go it alone

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Are handicap allowances ruining singles match play?

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Can a round still count for handicap if bunkers are flooded?

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