Discussion emerges over age of scores in golfers' handicaps

A debate is underway regarding the validity of old golf scores in handicapping, following the implementation of the World Handicap System (WHS) in Great Britain and Ireland. Critics argue that scores from as far back as 2020 can still impact current handicap indexes, raising questions about their relevance. Some golf clubs have already begun setting their own rules, requiring more recent scores for competition eligibility. The suggestion has been made to establish a time limit where only scores within the last three years would be considered valid. This could lead to updated handicap calculations based on more recent performances.

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