What are players who manipulate WHS? The R&A say they’re cheats!

2025-04-17

What should we call those players who manipulate the World Handicap System – and what should clubs do about them? The R&A give us their answer. This week Steve Carroll is joined by Grant Moir, The R&A’s executive director of governance, to talk about a new awareness campaign reminding players of their responsibilities under the Rules of Handicapping and what’s expected of handicap committees. It’s a strong line from the governing body and, yes, the C-word is prominent. But we also discuss some of the other concerns golfers have about W...

What should we call those players who manipulate the World Handicap System – and what should clubs do about them? The R&A give us their answer.

This week Steve Carroll is joined by Grant Moir, The R&A’s executive director of governance, to talk about a new awareness campaign reminding players of their responsibilities under the Rules of Handicapping and what’s expected of handicap committees.

It’s a strong line from the governing body and, yes, the C-word is prominent. But we also discuss some of the other concerns golfers have about WHS, and dwell on some of the positives since the introduction of the system in 2020.

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