England Golf has released the latest stats on handicap distribution for women and all golfers in England for the 2025 season. See how your index compares.
As of the 2025 season, England Golf’s handicap figures give a detailed snapshot of where golfers stand across the country under the World Handicap System™ (WHS). With over 780,000 golfers in England holding a Handicap Index®, the data highlights the range of playing abilities — from elite scratch players to higher-handicap golfers — and shows how men and women compare within the broader golfing population.
Key points for 2025:
- Only about 1% of all golfers have a handicap of 0 or better
- Women’s handicap distributions in 2025 tend to skew higher than overall figures, with a large share of female golfers sitting in the 21–30+ brackets
- This season’s numbers provide a useful benchmark for players tracking progress or comparing their performance against the national field.
Below, the tables break down the overall handicap distribution and the female handicap distribution for golf in England in 2025, helping golfers see where they sit relative to the wider playing population.
