If you’re a serious golfer, you need to know how to calculate your handicap if you want to compete When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

In this video, Golf Monthly's Jezz Ellwood takes a detailed look at the world handicap system. He picks out the 8 most ...

If you’re a novice golfer, competing with those who have played longer or are more skilled could be discouraging. Making group rounds competitive can also be difficult if you’re with people of wildly ...

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Among the highlights of the June 2024 presidential debate was a lively back and forth between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump – about golf. Trump cited his golf skills as ...

So, you fancy yourself a golfer, eh? Well you may know how your handicap stacks up against your buddies or the regulars at your club, but how does your game compare to the rest of the United States?

Did you only have time for nine? You're not alone. Nine-hole rounds are on the rise, according to data from the USGA. Of the ...

It’s one of the game’s unique and abiding traits: For any given round, golfers of all skills can compete against one another by virtue of having a Handicap Index that measures their ability. So what ...

Whether you’re new to having a Handicap Index® or have seen some of the added flexibility with score posting because of the 2024 World Handicap System™ changes, we wanted to share a handful of ...

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