Golf Videos Newbie Questions Transcript - Golf Handicap Explained

A golf handicap is one of the most misunderstood terms of the game of golf. A handicap is part of what makes golf such a great game. It allows players of different abilities to compete fairly against one another. A proper explanation of a handicap would be blockbuster golf video length show, but here’s a simple explanation. A handicap is based on a golfers potential ability. Most players, including those that have played for years, mistakenly think a handicap is based on a golfers’ average score. This is simply not true. A handicap is calculated using your best scores, and this is one of the reasons why golfers very rarely play to their handicap. A handicap of 9 means you get 9 shots over 18 holes. So if you shoot a score of 82 on a Par 72 golf course, your net score is 73. Handicaps are the subject of great debate around the world as there are a few different sytems used to calculate handicaps and many players also manipulate their handicap to win tournaments, which is a serious issue. Some courses require you to have a handicap so it’s a good idea to get one, which you can do by contacting your local or national golf association. To find out more about golf handicaps you can go to the USGA’s website or the R&A’s website which are the governing bodies for handicapping and have a lot of info on the matter.