Net Handicap Divisions
The Main Event
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the World Amateur Handicap Championship winner? Every golfer has the chance to compete for the title, you just need a valid Handicap Index!
Take on the challenge of 72 holes of net stroke play, win your flight, head to the Championship Round on Friday and leave it all on the course for a chance to be crowned World Champion, where you will be invited back the following year to defend your title free of charge!
First place & ties of each net flight will get a chance to play on Friday’s Championship round for the chance to be crowned the World Amateur Handicap Champion.
Net Division Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum or maximum handicap?
There is no minimum Handicap Index, however the maximum Handicap Index allowed to participate is a 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women. If you maintain an index higher than those limits, it will be reduced to meet the requirements.
When are handicaps due?
Players will have two handicap forms e-mailed to them.
The purpose of the first form is to confirm your index is WHS approved and valid to be used at the event. This form will be emailed to participants beginning June 24th, or within 7 days of registration. If you are unable to answer any of the questions on this form, stop and call tournament staff to ensure you have a valid index.
The second form will be for participants to submit their handicap index for the event. This handicap verification from is sent on August 4th, 2025. Failure to submit your WHS/GHIN Handicap Index by the deadline on August 7th can result in a player being made ineligible for prizes at the event.
What online golf handicaps are approved?
A Handicap Index must be recognized by the player’s state or allied golf association to be officially WHS approved. Keeping your handicap online does not ensure you are part of a WHS approved club within the online service. A GHIN handicap is an example of an official WHS approved index.
If you have a question or concern about whether your handicap is officially WHS approved and valid for the event just give our staff a call and we can let you know.
What are the various age/gender divisions?
The tournament consists of 12 divisions. The default age group you will play in is your age at the start of the tournament. IE. If you are 59 and you will turn 60 on September 2nd (after the start of the tournament) you will be placed in the Senior Men division (ages 50-59).
Net Divisions:
Men:
- Men (49 and under)
- Senior Men (50-59)
- Mid-Senior Men (60-69)
- Super Senior Men (70-79)
- Seasoned Seniors (80+)
Women:
- Women (59 and under)
- Senior Women (60+)
Gross Divisions:
- Gross (all ages)
- Senior Gross (50+)
- Mid Senior Gross (60+)
- Women’s Gross (all ages)
Just for Fun Division (no scores/no handicaps/LOTS OF FUN)
Within each handicap division, players are placed in flights of similar handicap index golfers, based upon their tournament handicap index.
How are participants flighted?
Flights are broken down first by gender, then by age and then by handicap index. Flights will vary from 30-55 players each depending on division breakdowns.