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I'm Loving Golf More Than Ever And I Have The World Handicap System To Thank

There’s no question the World Handicap System is divisive, but as a nomadic golfer, it’s made me enjoy every round more

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I’ve Been Told To ‘Put Up And Shut Up’ For 6 Years, But The WHS Is Still Ruining Golf

Single-figure golfer Carly Cummins on how the system is pushing out elite players and destroying the game’s great competitive traditions

Golf Monthly

Worker almost crushed by three-tonne coin press at national mint

Mint failed to provide a safe work environment, investigation finds.

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'The Jolly Announcements Keep On Coming, But Local Golf Clubs Are Walking A Financial Tightrope. Those In Charge Need To Stop Brushing That Reality Under The Carpet'

Local golf clubs are the beating heart of the game in this country, and their struggles are being ignored by those tasked with looking after them

Golf Monthly

How to Pick Training Gear for Safer, More Effective Workouts

Learn how to assess training gear for safety, fit, layout, flooring, and maintenance so people can train with less risk and better results.

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'Why Do Some Clubs Persist In Running Competitions From The Back Tees, Precluding Lesser Mortals From Taking Part?'

The WHS calculates course and playing handicap depending on what tees you play from. Surely this means we should have more multi-tee competitions…

Golf Monthly

Target Hospitality Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $73 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $10 million, as management described the period as transitional while the company expands its Workforce Hospitality Solutions business and shifts its portfolio toward

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‘I Congratulate Golf's Governing Bodies For Spoiling A Great Game' – A Disgruntled Member Speaks Out Against The World Handicap System

Fergus Bisset speaks to an experienced UK golfer who has some strong and compelling points to make against the World Handicap System

Golf Monthly

Why General Play Scores Are The Elephant In Golf’s Handicapping Room

Golf’s governing bodies encourage submission of handicap scorecards as often as possible, but it seems general play cards are increasingly frowned upon…

Golf Monthly

Why Businesses Are Switching from Spreadsheets to WHS Software

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management has evolved significantly over the past decade. While spreadsheets were once the go-to tool for tracking safety incidents, risk assessments, and compliance tasks, they are increasingly being replaced by dedicated WHS software platforms. Businesses across Australia are recognising that spreadsheets, although familiar and inexpensive,…

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How A Playing Partner Holing A Putt Could Increase Your Handicap Index

Jeremy Ellwood investigates whether, in certain circumstances, your handicap really could be affected by a four-ball better-ball playing partner's putt or score...

Golf Monthly

'The Principle Problem My Golf Club (And Many Others) Is Currently Facing Is That It’s Simply Not Much Fun Being A Member'

Our Secret Club Golfer thinks too many golf clubs have forgotten that being a member is supposed to be a fun prospect, not an obligation

Golf Monthly

Can The Handicap System Ever Truly Level The Playing Field Or Should We Just Accept There Will Always Be Unfairness As Golfers Of Differing Abilities Compete Against Each Other?

As disquiet around the handicapping system continues, GM Editor Neil Tappin asks can the handicap system ever truly level the playing field?

Golf Monthly

'Golf Has Always Been A Game Of Integrity. If Someone’s A Cheat, They Will Cheat. The Old Handicap System Was Also Open To Manipulation'

The WHS system always sparks debate and, following an article from one of our writers, a number of readers have shared their views on the matter...

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'I'm Beginning To Find The Anti-WHS Rhetoric Quite Grating. Loud Voices Are Sometimes Guilty Of Distorting Reality'

Jeremy Ellwood sticks his head above the parapet to question if all the loud anti-WHS sentiment really does represent how most people feel about the system

Golf Monthly

'I Think We've Given The World Handicap System A Fair Shot. My Club Is Now Taking Matters Into Its Own Hands'

Fergus Bisset wonders if the administrators’ inaction on player dissatisfaction with the World Handicap System is forcing individual clubs to take steps

Golf Monthly

I'm A Club Member – I Don't Understand Why Nomadic Golfers Need Official Handicaps

Elliott Heath asks whether official handicaps carried by non-members serve any real purpose?

Golf Monthly

My Radical New Handicapping Plan: It's Time To Ditch General Play Scores

Fergus Bisset has some ideas on how the World Handicap System could be improved. Could they work and do you agree with him?

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‘You Can’t Manipulate Your Handicap If You Put In A Card Every Round’ – Should You Submit A Scorecard Every Time You Play?

Five Golf Monthly writers debate whether every round you play should go towards your handicap...

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Our Heated Office Debate About The World Handicap System Unearthed A Worrying Divide Between Low- And High-Handicappers…

Members of the Golf Monthly team were very much split on the World Handicap System during a recent discussion, with better players and average golfers on different sides of the divide…

Golf Monthly

Everything You Need To Know About Golf's World Handicap System

We explain all the key details of the World Handicap System, which came into effect in 2020 and replaced the old CONGU system

Golf Monthly

‘Surely Any Right-Minded Person Would Conclude The Majority Of Handicaps Are Bloated’

We’re into a new club golf season, but issues from previous years still remain – notably the imbalance between low- and mid/high-handicappers when it comes to winning Stableford competitions

Golf Monthly

Should A Golf Handicap Ever Be Able To ‘Travel Well’ Under The WHS?

Jeremy Ellwood discusses whether golf handicaps 'travelling well' should even be a 'thing' and why he thinks it probably still is

Golf Monthly

'It's Cheating. We All Need To Challenge Behaviour That Lacks Integrity' – Why I'm Thrilled About The R&A's New Campaign To Stamp Out Handicap Manipulation

Feedback on the World Handicap System suggests players are manipulating handicaps, but The R&A and the associations of GB&I are addressing the problem

Golf Monthly

A History Of Golf Handicapping: Which Is The Best Ever System?

The handicap system is fundamental to amateur golf. What were its origins? How did it develop? And which system has worked best?

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