In an earlier article I described the 3 simple steps needed to compute a golfer’s Handicap Index. Having graduated with honors from that course, I left you all starving for more information. To be specific, I posed 7 commonly-asked questions. Knowing the answers to these questions will elevate your understanding of handicapping to the post-graduate level.

As before, most of the information in this article can be found online HERE. Having arrived at this site, click on the caption that reads “The 2006-2007 USGA Handicap System Online Manual”.

The questions that were suggested appear below. An applicable answer follows each one.

1. OK, I get it. From your earlier article, I now understand how a one-decimal Handicap Index is determined. But what handicap is actually used on the golf course to convert my Gross Score to my Net Score?

The Handicap Index is a one-decimal number that approximates a golfer’s skill level. But just before playing an actual round of golf, this value must be converted to what is called a Course Handicap. A Course Handicap is an integer value that is determined by applying the following formula:
Course Handicap = Handicap Index X Course Slope / 113
Thus a golfer playing with a Handicap Index of 16.4 on a course with a Slope of 124 would be playing that round with a Course Handicap of 18.

2. What if less than 20 rounds have been played?

A USGA Handicap Index must be based on a minimum of 5 rounds. The formula never takes more than 20 rounds into consideration. The number of “counter” rounds are as follows: Played=5 or 6 / Used=1; Played=7 or 8 / Used=2; Played=9 or 10 / Used=3; Played=11 or 12 / Used=4; Played=13 or 14 / Used=5; Played=15 or 16 / Used=6; Played=17 / Used = 7; Played=18 / Used = 8; Played=19 / Used = 9; Played=20 / Used = 10.

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By Mike Pedersen Golf Fitness Expert
Author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide

When you go out to golf you’re hoping for a good round. I know I do. How often does your outcome match what you hoped for? Do you usually shoot the scores you had envisioned before you teed off? If not, do you ever evaluate where and how you could have saved strokes and avoided those blow up holes?

I’ve got 5 easy tips for you to implement immediately that will shave 4-6 or even more strokes off your score the next time you play. Give them a try and see what happens. Here they are:

1. First off you’ve got to put the proper fuel in your body before you leave home. Most golfers don’t give it a second thought. They either don’t eat at all before they leave home or they eat something that is not going to give them the long-term energy they’re hoping for. So whether it’s lunch or breakfast before you leave you need to consume a complex carbohydrate and a good protein source. This combination will warrant the best use of your energy for the long haul.

An example for breakfast would be a bowl of oatmeal and a couple of eggs with a piece of fruit or a juice. For lunch you could have a turkey sandwich on whole wheat with a piece of fruit. Lot’s of lettuce on the sandwich and try to avoid mayonnaise or butter.

2. The second tip is to properly warm up your body before you even hit your first ball. I see so many golfers show up 5 minutes before tee time, hack a few balls and head to the first tee. Those golfers are headed for a double bogey right off the bat - but hey they’re just getting “warmed up” right?

A better approach is to give yourself at least 30 minutes before your tee time. First do some dynamic (movement oriented) stretches to prepare your body to perform. Things like arm circles, partial squats, toe touches, etc. Then take some half swings with a 7 iron. Now after that you’re ready to hit some wedges. You’ll find with this approach your hits on the range will be much better, which will build your confidence.

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