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A handicap is a numerical measure of an amateur golfer’s ability to play golf over 18 holes. The 2 main formulas used in the game are stroke play (also known as brutto or medal) and match play. The Stroke play formula is an individual way of playing the game as you are competing against the [...]
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Golf is played on an area of land designated as the course. The course consists of a series of holes. A hole means both the hole in the ground into which the ball is played (also called the cup), as well as the total distance from the tee (a pre-determined area from where a ball [...]
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It’s difficult to think of any other sport which operates a handicap system. At amateur level, I suppose snooker would qualify (I’ll give you five blacks start). But can you imagine pro golfers, playing on any of the major tours, agreeing to play from different handicaps? Tiger could probably give the field a shot per [...]
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