Category: Golf Rules
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What is Match Play in Golf?
Match play is a popular competitive playing format for major professional team events like the Ryder Cup and also your local golf leagues.
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What is Par in Golf?
A par in golf is the number of strokes that a golf course expects you need to play each hole.
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What’s a Double Bogey in Golf?
A double bogey in golf is the score you get when you use 2 strokes over par. You should try to avoid double bogeys.
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Basic Rules of Golf
There are over 150 pages in the official USGA Rules of Golf book. I’ve pulled the most pertinent rules the average weekend warrior will likely come across, including some newly added rules.
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How To Calculate A Golf Handicap
A golf handicap is a system to measure what level of a golfer you are so you can measure your performance and compete against other golfers at the same playing field regardless of ability. You will acquire a number called a Handicap Index supported by the United States Golf Association and also given a Golf…
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Golf Terms
Knowing common golf terms is expected on the golf course, but there are likely a few you haven’t heard of (and some will give you a chuckle). Review this list to see them all and let me know if there are any that I’ve missed!
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Golf Scoring and Formats
Golf can be more fun with different formats and ways you can play the game. I’ve played every format below and it is always nice to shake things up and play a different strategy or play when it doesn’t count every single shot you make. These are the most common ways Stroke Play Individual golfers…
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Golf Etiquette
Having proper golf etiquette is the same as showing manners in public. It’s a wonderful display of sportsmanship, class and a show of respect to your golf playing partners.