USGA Revised 2024 Rules What you need to know about 2024 Rules Changes. The United States Golf Aassociation (USGA) sets and defines the rules of golf and have announced three rules changes for 2024. The World Handicap System was first introduced in 2020 in an effort to make golf inclusive for all skill-levels, provide a consistent measure of ability, plus remain current with trends. Now four years later the USGA is making their first revision to those original set of rules and there are three changes that will affect your scoring going forward. 1) A lower minimum length for a golf course to obtain a Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™ Under the current system, an 18-hole course must be at least 3,000 yards to receive a Course Rating and Slope Rating (or 1,500 yards for 9 holes). Starting in 2024, the yardage requirements will be cut in half, to 1,500 and 750 yards, respectively. This is good news for golfers who regularly play par-3 and shorter-length courses and have wanted those scores to count toward their Handicap Index®. Michigan Golf Journal
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