Golf is the only sport where two people can play the exact same game, on the exact same course, and yet look like they’re participating in completely different realities. Put a brand-new golfer and a scratch golfer side by side, and you’ll witness a contrast so dramatic it’s almost cinematic. One golfer celebrates simply making contact. The other quietly walks off the green...

Becoming a scratch golfer is one of the most respected milestones in the game. It represents consistency, control, and the ability to compete on any course under any conditions. Yet for all the golfers who dream about reaching a zero handicap, only a small percentage ever get there. The reason isn’t a lack of passion or effort. Most players work hard. They practice often. They watch...