Figured a thread on the new system may be worth it. I just read this article, which I found pretty interesting. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/voices-the-flaw-in-the-new-world-handicap-system-dean-knuth
Worth reading the whole thing, but picked out an interesting paragraph.
Obviously a lot more to discuss.
Quote:
Let me try to apply this to real-world scenarios. Living near San Diego, I've explored a large sample size of courses in Southern California and found a male golfer with a 14.1 Handicap Index under the old USGA system has a range of course handicaps from 12 to 18 with an average course handicap of 15. Under the WHS, due to the par adjustment, his range now varies from -1 to 22 with an average course handicap of 11.6, effectively giving him more than three shots less in the process. It's why, to me, the WHS produces an unacceptably large course handicap variation for the same ability player. (An aside: Scratch golfers are no longer 0 handicaps everywhere. They could be playing anywhere from a plus 12 to a 6 handicap.)
Worth reading the whole thing, but picked out an interesting paragraph.
Obviously a lot more to discuss.