Do you need to know your handicap in order to enjoy the game of golf? No way. Does it spice things up and make gameplay more interesting? You bet. Especially if you love to better your skills through self-analysis, or if you tend to play at a different level than your usual partners, knowing your handicap (and how it changes over time) adds an extra element of interest to your game. [Read more…]
How Many Strokes Is Too Many On A Hole?
We’ve all been there before. Maybe conditions were poor, there was someone staring at you and making you nervous, or it just wasn’t your day on the green. We’ve all had that “blow-up” experience, where we slice, hook and duff our way to a triple bogey. Even though meltdowns like this happen to everyone, that doesn’t make the experience any easier. Golf is certainly known as a fun and addictive sport — but an easy sport? A welcoming sport? Not always. [Read more…]