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...

Golf handicaps are meant to level the playing field—but for many golfers, they feel confusing, mysterious, or even unfair. That confusion grew for a while because different countries used different handicap systems.In 2020, that changed forever with the launch of the World Handicap System (WHS). In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how your golf handicap is calculated under the 2020...

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...