Course Rating and hole handicap allocation is more of a science than ever before, but still involves some artistry and local knowledge. The post How does a course assign each hole's stroke index?

This week, the best golfers in the world will head out to the eastern end of Long Island for the toughest test in golf — the U.S. Open. Any time the USGA is hosting a championship, you can expect a ...

After you both convert your Handicap Index to a Course Handicap, you receive two strokes a side from your match-play opponent. Now it’s time to plot some strategy, based on a glance at the scorecard ...

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