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2024 World Handicap System™
Revision
What you need to know about new changes taking effect in January 2024.
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Key Change Overview
As announced by the USGA and R&A, there will be several updates that go into effect January 2024. They feature three key changes:
- Incorporating shorter length courses into the course rating and slope rating system
- New treatment of 9-hole scores
- An updated approach for holes not played
Read the summary article on these 3 key changes
Below are some links to helpful resources, documentation and FAQs. The NCGA will be providing regular updates as the rollout progresses.