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The rules of golf are internationally standardised and are jointly governed by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), which was founded 1754 and the United States Golf Association (USGA). By agreement with the R&A, USGA jurisdiction on the enforcement and interpretation of the rules is limited to the United States and [...]
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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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We all know how difficult it is to get started at golf. Without a handicap, it’s difficult to play on a golf courses and without playing, it’s impossible to get a handicap. A handicap is a numerical measure of an amateur golfer’s ability to play golf over the course of 18 holes. Handicaps can be [...]
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If you’re reading this page, it’s likely that you already play, but you probably know someone who would like to be introduced to this wonderful sport. But why golf, rather than one of the many other sports available? There are many reasons for choosing golf, but here are just a few. In the first place, [...]
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No handicap, no golf. No golf, no handicap. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Obviously, it isn’t, because there wouldn’t be millions of club golfers with official handicaps. But getting started isn’t easy, unless you know how. This is why several years ago, Golf Leisure Breaks established a special weekly event at the Greenlife nine-hole par three [...]
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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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