Course Rating and hole handicap allocation is more of a science than ever before, but still involves some artistry and local knowledge. The post How does a course assign each hole’s stroke index?

With handicap-posting season getting underway in April, here's a look at one of the system's quietly important features.

Understanding how golf handicaps work is essential for fair play and for tracking your improvement. The World Handicap System™ (WHS), administered by Golf Canada, provides a unified and accurate way ...

Do you know a golfer who picks his or her ball up a lot? Does that player also want you to put down scores on the card that don't seem quite right for handicap purposes? If so, it might be time for a ...

There are similarities between Gun Runner and Magnitude as the latter prepares for the March 28 Dubai World Cup (G1).

Leading from start to finish, Winchell Thoroughbreds' Magnitude upset Japanese star Forever Young in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.

Every golfer can shoot lower scores with seven simple tips, including a pro strategy to help golfers utilise a scoring shot ...

If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5. Once your Handicap Index has been established, the ...

From fairways to faith Over the years, Saudi Arabia has become a magnet for global sporting events – from Formula 1 and boxing to international golf tournaments. Now, there’s a unique event where ...

You might have had the opportunity at some point to play a golf course that is the site of a PGA Tour event, and maybe played reasonably well. But what if you played that same golf course when it was ...