WHS - Understanding - Exceptional Scores

Thank you for contacting Golf Link regarding the calculation of an Exceptional Score Reduction under the World Handicapping System (WHS).

We would strongly suggest reading the article published by GA on their website, in particular PART D: Operational Guide, item 18. How your GA is calculated under the WHS, and the importance of your Score Differentials - https://www.golf.org.au/whs/

When an exceptional score is processed through GOLF Link, the player’s GA Handicap will be automatically reduced in accordance with the following adjustment table: 

A single exceptional score will trigger a reduction.

Reductions for multiple exceptional scores are applied cumulatively.

A reduction is automatically applied within the calculation of a player’s updated GA Handicap following the submission of an exceptional score.

A reduction for an exceptional score is applied by adjusting each of the most recent 20 ‘Score Differentials’ in the player’s handicap record, which includes the ‘Score Differential’ for the exceptional score round. As a result, the impact of the reduction will remain after the next score is submitted, but it will dilute over time as new scores are submitted.

Where there are fewer than 20 scores in a player’s handicap record at the time an exceptional score is submitted, the reduction is applied by adjusting all of the ‘Score Differentials’ recorded in the player's handicap record, which includes the exceptional score.

A club is permitted to override any adjustment for an exceptional score if it considers that the adjustment would result in a player’s GA Handicap not being a fair reflection of their demonstrated ability.

We hope this explains how the calculations are done and if after checking your handicap using the correct values for each field you still believe there is an issue, please email help@golf.com.au.