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Shortly after the beginning of the 20th century, the governing golf associations of the both the U.S. and England adopted a handicap system for golfers so that they could enjoy playing against each other, regardless of their abilities. Without a handicap system, a golfer that routinely shot about 100 would not be a good match for someone who shot in the low 70s. Golf handicaps level the playing field so that both players can compete against each other equitably. About 80 years after handicaps were introduced, the United States Golf Association (USGA) changed the handicap system by incorporating the difficulty…
Golf is a very challenging and rewarding sport in which participants play not only against others but also against themselves. One of the most popular goals for accomplished amateur golfers is to become a “scratch golfer.” This term can have a few different meanings, including an official meaning established by the United States Golf Association.
In golf, a slice is a ball that curves from the left to the right, for a right-handed golfer. Discover how a golf ball slices because it is spinning in a counter-clockwise motion with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf slices.
