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The World Handicap System, implemented in 2020, can adjust your golf score for handicap calculation purposes. If your GHIN reflected an 81 instead of your actual 84, it’s likely due to this system. The WHS uses a specific algorithm that takes into account factors like course rating, slope rating, and your existing handicap index to potentially lower (or raise) your score for handicap purposes. This adjustment aims to provide a more accurate reflection of your playing ability relative to different courses.
