MGA Information Bulletin
Playing Handicap Information
The Malta Golf Association has published Episode #2 of its Information Bulletin on The Playing Handicap Allowances Conundrum, addressing ongoing concerns among local golfers regarding handicap allowances under the World Handicap System (WHS).
The bulletin explains why Malta adopted the WHS recommendations, including the widely debated 95% allowance for individual stroke play and 100% allowance for match play, and places these within both historical and statistical context. It outlines how these allowances are designed to ensure equity across different competition formats and player ability levels, in line with global research by The R&A, USGA and the World Handicapping Authority.
The MGA reiterates that handicap allowances are mandatory, internationally aligned, and cannot be altered locally without directive changes from the WHA or robust supporting data.
Read the full article below:
MGA HANDICAP ALLOWANCES AN EXPLANATION.pdf
The bulletin explains why Malta adopted the WHS recommendations, including the widely debated 95% allowance for individual stroke play and 100% allowance for match play, and places these within both historical and statistical context. It outlines how these allowances are designed to ensure equity across different competition formats and player ability levels, in line with global research by The R&A, USGA and the World Handicapping Authority.
The MGA reiterates that handicap allowances are mandatory, internationally aligned, and cannot be altered locally without directive changes from the WHA or robust supporting data.
Read the full article below:
MGA HANDICAP ALLOWANCES AN EXPLANATION.pdf