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Clear explanations you can take to the course. Choose a lesson below.
Golf Basics · 2 min
Carry, total, gapping and net: the quick translation
Understand carry, total distance, club gapping, and gross versus net scoring before your next round.
Read lesson Golf Basics · 2 minHandicap Index, Course Handicap and Playing Handicap
Learn the difference between Handicap Index, Course Handicap and Playing Handicap, with official USGA resources.
Read lesson Golf Basics · 2 minPar, birdie, bogey: golf scoring explained
Read a golf scorecard with confidence, from par and birdie to gross and net scores.
Read lesson Golf Basics · 2 minYour first golf round: a beginner’s checklist
Know what to ask, what to bring, and how to start your first round without feeling rushed.
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