Our Cookies Accepting all cookies will ensure you have the best experience possible when visiting Randa.org Some of these cookies are necessary to make our site work, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. ACCEPT COOKIES Manage your cookie settings Cookie Policy The R&A - Working for Golf Plata Wins in Pilar Colombia’s Valery Plata has won the inaugural Women’s Amateur Latin America championship presented by The R&A and ANNIKA Foundation at Pilar Golf Club, Argentina. Read More Previous Next 1 2 3 4 Key Links WAAP How to Watch - Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific - Field Previous Next 1/2 WAAP | Video Playlist WAAP | Instagram Latest News Hashimoto Wins in the Desert Japan's Mizuki Hashimoto defied the odds to stage a wonderful win from behind to lift the 2021 Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific title. WAAP Inspires Future Success Some of the finest players in the Asia-Pacific region are aiming to emulate the illustrious alumni of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific. Home Hopes at WAAP A four-member team has been named to represent United Arab Emirates, the host nation, in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific. EDGA Dubai Finale for Golfers with Disability Golfers with disability will tee up in the EDGA Dubai Finale next week to further raise the profile of the sport and drive inclusivity. Previous Next 1/3 Highlights | Girls' U16 Amateur WHS in Great Britain & Ireland: Explaining Key Areas Over 100 federations have successfully transitioned to the new World Handicap System (WHS) – a milestone achievement in creating a modern handicap system for all golfers everywhere. Launched in January 2020, the WHS provides golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. Developed by The R&A and USGA in close coordination with existing handicapping authorities, the WHS provides all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability. The WHS continued its roll out to Great Britain and Ireland in November in 2020 and, so far, the system has been well received by both federations and golf club administrators, with players also seeing the benefits. Feedback from across Great Britain and Ireland has identified five topics where golfers and clubs would benefit from further information and The R&A is offering further guidance on the below areas: NO RETURNS AND 0.1 INCREASES UNDERSTANDING THE 20 SCORE RECORD UNDERSTANDING MIXED/MULTI TEE EVENTS PLAYING CONDITIONS CALCULATION (PCC) 95% HANDICAP ALLOWANCE AND EQUITY A Game #FOREeveryone info Course Handicap Calculator This simple calculator converts your Handicap Index into a Course Handicap, which provides you with the number of strokes you will need to play your chosen golf course. Calculate my Course Handicap for (click to select): A 9-hole round An 18-hole round Rules of Golf Resources Welcome to the official Rules of Golf. We have created a wide range of resources to help everyone involved in the game get familiar with the rules of the game at all levels. Read More Did you know? The new Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf has been translated into more than 30 different languages. RULES QUIZ COMMITTEE TOOLKIT VISUAL SEARCH Welcome Niall Horan and Modest! Golf SITEMAP Contact Us Disclaimer R&A Trademarks Cookie Info Privacy Policy Recruitment Participant Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Statement Pension Scheme - Chairman's Annual Governance Statement Pension Scheme - Statement of Investment Principles Pension Scheme - Engagement Policy Implementation Statement EPIS © R&A Championships Limited, Company No. SC247047, R&A Rules Limited, Company No. SC247046 R&A Group Services Limited, Company No. SC247048, Beach House, Golf Place, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9JA