If you’re a golfer, you likely have a handle on the courses in your town, county and maybe even your state — the best designs, the best values, the shortest commutes from your home. But how well do ...

What does it mean for a golf course to have “character”? Can character be quantified, or is it more like “charisma,” something that’s easy to spot in a personality but difficult to explain? Most of us ...

If you have ever examined a scorecard or posted a score for handicap purposes, you have probably seen the terms Course Rating™ and Slope Rating®. While most golfers know they pertain to course ...

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