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How is golf's World Handicap System calculated?

In this video, Golf Monthly's Jezz Ellwood takes a detailed look at the world handicap system. He picks out the 8 most important things that every golfer needs to know. From handicap indexes to slope ...
Wall Street Journal

So, You Think You Understand Golf Handicaps? Think Again

Handicaps in golf are the subject of public shame and personal aspiration. But they are also a crucial part of the game for many amateur players, an essential mechanism for allowing any two players of ...
Sports Illustrated

Distance Per Shot: A Closer Look at the New Calculation in the SI World Golf Rankings

Last week SI launched its new SI World Golf Rankings, a data-driven list powered by Golf Intelligence. The calculations include new metrics to rank the best players in the world across all tours. This ...
Austin American-Statesman

What are the most difficult golf courses in the U.S.? See where Texas ranks in the Top 10

Golf fans at the Maridoe Golf Club in Dallas express their desire to play like the professionals. According to GolfFlux, most beginning golfers have handicap indexes between 20 and 36 or even higher.