January 19, 2012 — Lafayette, LA — We are pleased to share this four-part "History of Handicapping" article witten by USGA staff.  This is a worthy read for golfers of all skill levels.  After all, the purpose of the Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.  "Courtesy USGA.  All rights reserved."

• Part 1 - The Roots of the System
• Part 2 - Increasing Demand
• Part 3 - The USGA Leads the Way
• Part 4 - The Rise of the Slope System