Golf, clearly explained.
Clear answers to important golf questions, carefully checked and supported by practical examples.
How far should you hit each golf club?
Enter one reliable distance to estimate a personal distance chart for your whole bag.
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Three clear introductions to scoring terms, handicaps and playing formats.
What do par, birdie, bogey, eagle and albatross mean?
These terms compare the number of strokes taken on a hole with that hole’s par.
Read answerWhat is a golf handicap and how does it work?
A Handicap Index represents a golfer’s demonstrated ability and makes fair competition between different standards possible.
Read answerHow does Stableford scoring work?
Stableford awards points hole by hole according to the score relative to a target score, usually after handicap strokes.
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Golf knowledge
Handicaps, Stableford, scorecards and the flow of a round explained clearly.
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Practical guidance on clubs, loft, shaft flex, bags, shoes and accessories.
View 15 guidesRules & terms
Common situations explained using official Rules of Golf sources.
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