So, you have a tee time with a scratch handicap. Maybe it’s a teaching pro, a client, or a pairing at an outing. The details aren’t as important as the feeling you’re likely battling: nervousness. You ...

The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It's the ultimate goal for lots of golfers, and a kind of universal sign of respect. The thing is, a lot of golfers, even ...

We take a deep dive into the shot data supplied by Arccos and compare an 18 index handicapper with a scratch golfer. Using ...

Graham Averill will turn 50 this year and he’s freaking out. Instead of buying a motorcycle or getting a tattoo, he’s decided ...

There are ways to identify a low handicap beyond quality ball-striking and a reliable short game. They share certain mannerisms and habits (which we’ve covered here), but beyond that, they speak a ...

Graham Averill will turn 50 this year and he’s freaking out. Instead of buying a motorcycle or getting a tattoo, he’s decided ...

Golf might just be the most unforgiving game there is. No matter how many rounds you’ve played, the sport has a way of reminding you that perfection is always just out of reach. Still, for many ...

The chasm between scratch-handicap amateurs and competing professionals is massive. A scratch player can go out and do some impressive things on the golf course, but when stood up next to a ...