2020 has brought uncertainty to many industries, but golf has been uniquely positioned to keep running despite the pandemic. With people looking for an escape from being stuck indoors, the result has been more golfers out on the course than we've seen...
When I was a kid, I used to spend hours poring over stat lines on baseball cards and box scores in this old thing called a newspaper. As an adult, this has grown into a borderline-unhealthy obsession with analytics and fantasy football. So when I got serious...
"I don't play competitive golf." When it comes to golf, there are certainly more obvious lies that you'll hear out on the course: telling your boss you're out sick so you can sneak in a weekday round, "forgetting" that penalty stroke when marking par on the scorecard,...
Don’t Be A Guesser We all play by the Rules of golf, and for some, it’s gospel! But without a Handicap Index, can you really call it by the book? You can know every drop policy and competition procedure, but if you’re just keeping score au naturel,...
If you're reading this, you've probably looked into getting a Handicap Index only to be met by a sea of options. And when it comes to your golf game, you don't just jump at the first offer that comes your way without figuring out what's the best option...
Just like (mostly) every other sport, you can't play golf on your own. Let’s say you want to play softball. Try playing it: A. By yourself B. Without any guidance or structure to help play your best. While it's technically an individual sport,...
Since 1981, GHIN has been the official Handicap System of the USGA and now serves over 70 state, regional, and national associations. However, it's currently one of six handicapping systems worldwide, so the USGA has partnered with other associations...
Think you're a Handicap Expert? Take the WHS Rules of Handicapping Quiz to find out. Not an expert yet? Read on: Beginner Photo: Associated Press What is a Handicap Index? Your Handicap Index is designed to allow you to compete with golfers...
If you’ve never kept a Handicap Index (or even if you do), chances are you’ve used some excuse for why you don’t need one. We’ve heard them all, so we decided to break down some common excuses and why they’re flat-out wrong. Now it’s up to you:...
iframe{height:270px;}@media screen and (max-width: 400px){iframe{height:345px;}} What is a Course Handicap? A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed to play to the level of a scratch golfer (a golfer who generally shoots a score...
