Trending Topics with England Golf - Handicaps, WHS & Course Rating

In this episode of Trending Topics, we're joined by Sarah Barter, Head of Handicapping & Course Rating at England Golf. Sarah offers an insightful look into England Golf's critical role in managing and supporting the World Handicap System (WHS) in England. We explore how England Golf provides the WHS service under licence to golf clubs, offers general handicap assistance, and oversees a robust course rating system. Sarah also shares highlights from their recent nationwide WHS workshops, which underline the organization's strong commitment to supporting club volunteers. Listen in as we dive into key stats around handicap indexes, average handicaps, and the growing number of iGolfers. Plus, Sarah emphasizes why keeping your course rating up-to-date is more important than ever. Whether you're a club volunteer, player, or just curious about how handicapping works, this episode sets the scene and spotlights the comprehensive support available through England Golf. Key Topics Covered: England Golf's role in the World Handicap System How course rating impacts your game Supporting clubs and volunteers through education National statistics on handicaps and iGolfers Why maintaining course ratings matters   https://www.englandgolf.org/handicapping Handicap Statistics - England Golf https://www.englandgolf.org/ www.golfclubtalk.uk [email protected]   Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk