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When the Golf Team Captain Says Pick Up, You Pick Up

Every golf club, public or private holds golf tournaments all year long. Playing in a golf competition is a great way to meet new people, experience a new golf course and hone your skills as a golfer. Many tournament formats are team centered. The participants are placed in teams of 4 players each (usually rated…

Your Golf Handicap: Staying Honest

Some players like having a high handicap as it allows them to take extra strokes when competing against players with a lower GHIN number. Others prefer to keep their handicap artificially low so they appear to be a better player than they really are.

Playing games with your GHIN number does nothing for your game. If you have a GHIN number, then honor the system. Submit honest scores. Your game and your attitude will improve.