An annual handicap report from the USGA provides a data-driven snapshot of player performance and other trends in the game.

Most elite golfers have a positive handicap and give extra strokes to the course. Take Tiger Woods’ +9.4 handicap, for ...

The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...

The USGA is sending a little gift to all golfers once again this holiday season. To all golfers who have an official handicap index, that is. As has become a bit of tradition since the development of ...

In addition to revising the Rules of Golf for the upcoming year to stress simplicity, the USGA also released changes to their handicap system on Monday that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The ...

After performing a review of your scoring record, the Handicap Committee has determined that your Handicap Index® is not reflective of your demonstrated ability. In accordance with Rule 7.1a of the ...

Golfers who enjoy an occasional solo round may want to consider a trip north next year. Amid a series of rule changes, the USGA announced earlier this week that scores from rounds played alone will no ...

Some of the most entertaining debates in golf are unresolvable matters of opinion. Who would win a match between Ben Hogan in his prime and Tiger Woods at his peak? Is National Golf Links better than ...