With the new World Handicapping System (WHS) now widely established, how is your Playing Handicap calculation worked out? Upon submitting your scores to the TSG Handicap Calculator, you will gain your Handicap Index. This, in turn, is then adjusted to a Course Handicap (depending on the Slope, Rating and Tees listed on the course…
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With the new World Handicapping System (WHS) now widely established, what are the definitions of the new golf terminology e.g Course Handicap? 1. As you travel from club to club, using different tees, your Handicap Index wiil be converted into a Course Handicap for the day. e.g If you are an 18.1 Handicapper and you decide to play…
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While many golfing terms are now part of the everyday English language but where do the words and phrases that golfers use every day originate from, and how did they evolve? We all know the common words used in golf, but what about some of the lesser know terms? TSGer Blogger Kevin Booth investigates their…
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Spotting a Golf Bandit in action We’ve all had to deal with golf cheats at one time or another, yet golf is supposed to be the great game of honour, or so they say. Except when it isn’t, and you find that you are confronted with someone trying to manipulate the rules to their own…
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Getting the most from your Golf Society or Charity Event Planning a Golf Day Organising a golf day of any magnitude is not as easy as people make out. Therefore it’s very important that you find volunteers to help, before, during and after the event. This will help in making decisions that leave no stone…
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