New additions will normally be updated on a quarterly basis each January, April, July, and October and the next quarterly update will be in early October 2026. Note: The revised version of MLR M-4 ...

The calculated Playing Handicap is rounded to the nearest whole number, with .5 rounded upwards.

Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, typically fill voids in putting green turf created by other issues. Blue-green algae form mats that inhibit water movement and gas exchange through ...

Rules of Handicapping ...

This USGA Green Section Collection contains articles, videos and infographics related to the care and maintenance of bunkers. These materials will help superintendents provide the best possible bunker ...

1) Major Changes PowerPoint Presentation and Accompanying Videos: To download videos, click on link below, right click on video player, and select "save video as" option.

Andy North, of Madison, Wis., is in the third of a three-year term on the USGA Executive Committee. North’s storied playing career started as a youngster in his home state when he turned to golf after ...

When a player posts a 9-hole score played on a rated nine, a 9-hole Score Differential will be calculated for the 9 holes played, and that value will be combined with an expected score based on the ...

The USGA and The R&A today announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ and Course Rating System™ with a continued ...

The resources below have been created to educate golfers on the 2024 updates to the World Handicap System, which went into effect in the United States on January 16th, 2024.