The R&A

Rule 1 covers the fundamentals of handicapping, including: The purpose of the World Handicap System Authorisation Responsibilities of key stakeholders, and How to obtain a Handicap Index.1Purpose and Authorization; Obtaining a Handicap Index1.4How to Obtain a Handicap Index1.4a/1Whether a Professional Golfer Can Obtain a Handicap IndexA professional golfer may obtain a Handicap Index, provided they meet all of the player responsibilities within the Rules of Handicapping.1.4b/1Criteria to be Used When Designating a Home ClubRule 1.4b requires a player who is a member of more than one golf club to designate one golf club as their home club.Where a player is a member of more than one golf club, the decision as to which golf club to designate as their home club should be based on one or more of the following criteria: Proximity of golf club to primary residence (which is in the same country), Frequency of play at a golf club, and/or The golf club where they submit most of their acceptable...