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Tips & GuidesHow does a golf handicap work?
Learn how golf handicaps work, how strokes are allocated and how your Handicap Index becomes the handicap you use on the course.
2 October 2026 · 7 min
Tips & GuidesHow is a golf handicap calculated?
Learn how your golf Handicap Index is calculated under WHS, including Score Differentials, your best 8 scores and the maximum handicap.
2 October 2026 · 7 min
Tips & GuidesWhat is a Handicap Index in golf?
Find out what your Handicap Index means, how it's calculated and why it can differ from the number of strokes you receive on the golf course.
2 October 2026 · 6 min
Tips & GuidesWhat is a good golf handicap?
Is 10, 18 or 28 a good golf handicap? Find out what different handicap levels mean and why a good handicap depends on the golfer.
2 October 2026 · 6 min
Tips & GuidesWhat is the maximum golf handicap?
The maximum Handicap Index under WHS is 54.0. Find out what that means, who can have one and how higher golf handicaps work.
2 October 2026 · 5 min
Tips & GuidesWhat does your golf handicap actually mean?
Does an 18 handicap mean you should shoot 90? Learn what your golf handicap really tells you about your playing ability and scores.
2 October 2026 · 7 min
NetworkingGolf Networking in the UK: Building Real Connections On and Off the Course
Golf's four-hour format is unmatched for building professional and personal relationships. Here's how UK golfers are using the game to grow their networks and how to do it well.
14 May 2025 · 5 min
Gear & EquipmentBuying Second-Hand Golf Clubs in the UK: What Every Golfer Should Know
Second-hand golf equipment represents extraordinary value if you know what to look for. This guide covers what to check before buying used clubs in the UK, where to find them, and how to avoid common mistakes.
2 April 2025 · 7 min
Rounds & PlayHow to Find Golf Rounds in the UK Without a Club Membership
Not a club member? You still have plenty of options. From pay-and-play courses to golf society days and peer-to-peer platforms, here's how to get out on the course in the UK.
10 March 2025 · 6 min
Gear & EquipmentWhat Golf Equipment Do You Actually Need? A No-Nonsense Guide
The golf industry is very good at convincing you that you need more than you do. Here's an honest assessment of what's essential, what's genuinely useful, and what's marketing.
5 February 2025 · 5 min
Tips & GuidesHow to Lower Your Golf Handicap: Practical Advice From Club Golfers
Most club golfers plateau at a handicap they're not truly satisfied with. These practical, unglamorous tips have helped real club golfers break through their sticking points.
15 January 2025 · 7 min
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