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International Handicaps

How handicaps work outside the USGA system, covering the UK’s CONGU-based setup and Golf Australia’s national scheme.

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September 11, 2026 International Handicaps

How to Get a Golf Handicap in the UK

If you play golf in the United Kingdom and want to track your progress, compete in tournaments, or simply play on prestige courses that enforce...

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August 13, 2026 International Handicaps

Golf Australia Handicap System Explained

For decades, Australia utilized its own unique mathematical formula to calculate golf handicaps. However, the modern Golf Australia Handicap System has fundamentally changed. Today, Australia...