The World Handicap System has its critics. I have been one of them and have written a number of articles on things I don’t like about it. I’m not going to reiterate them here…
Suffice to say – handicap manipulation via general play scores, ineffective PCC, lack of buffer zone, too much uncertainty/variance, no chance for low handicappers in most competition… Sorry, I can’t stop myself.
Anyway, on a more positive note – the WHS is supposed to grow the game and provide encouragement to those starting out. The system is supposed to allow golfers of all ages, gender and ability to compete on a level playing field.
In simple terms – Those playing from tees delivering a shorter course will receive fewer shots than if they were to play from tees further back.
The system “should” deliver parity across a field no matter what tees are used.
But we’re aware that there are also many clubs who do not offer multi-tee competitions. I know that my home club currently does not in the men’s section – we all play off the whites in almost every comp, although I think some senior events are played off the shorter yellows.
Does it matter what tees you play off?
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We recently received an email from a reader on the subject:
“Since the introduction of the WHS every Golfer… All ages, genders, ability (physical and mental) can access a handicap for any tee box.
“This is an ideal scenario to encourage anyone to take up the game and be able to compete on a level playing field in competitions.
“Why is it then that some golf clubs persist in running a number of competitions from far back tees, which precludes lesser mortals from taking part?
“I could go on at…
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