Click here to download a publication containing everything you need to know about handicapping in Australia. The topics covered include:

• General information & obligations on Australian users of the World Handicap System.

• Calculation of handicaps & handicap statuses.

• How course ratings are used in the calculation of handicaps.

• Scores for handicapping purposes.

• Allocation of GA Handicaps & reactivation of previous GOLF Link records.

• Manual override by a club of the normal handicap calculation process.

• Allocation of a Special Competition Handicap in extraordinary circumstances.

• Common handicapping scenarios – procedures for pro shops & administrators.

• Handicap allowances & the application of handicap strokes.

• Australian Countback Method.

• Stroke index allocation.

• Establishing par.

• Courses with bunkers filled with water or out of play.

• How scratch ratings & slope ratings are assessed, and modification of courses.

• And more.