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| The Joy of Handicaps |
One of the things that many people do not understand about the handicaps in the game of golf is the enjoyment that playing with an established handicap can bring to the golfer. Very few of us are professionals or can play at the top amateur level. But, we can all enjoy golf. The improvement that can make the playing field level among all golfers is the application of a handicap system. This levels the playing field for all ages, sexes, and abilities - resulting in more enjoyment for the participants of the game. No matter what score you shoot, you are competitive with other golfers. Your "good" rounds are recognized as "good", even if the score is much higher than "par" for the course. If you are playing in a "competition", even if it is against your spouse or best friend, it is how you shoot compared to your handicap that counts, not just what your final score is. Over time, progress can be viewed as lowering your handicap, not just comparing how well you shot against par. And, over time, if age is causing your handicap to go up, you are still competitive. As your scores go up, your handicap does too, resulting in "net scores" that may be similar to what you shot in the past. One very helpful tip regarding handicaps is how they can assist in the mental aspects of the game. In effect, there is no "bad" round of golf. A golf round is either good because you obtained a relatively low net score, or it is good because it is a high score that may help to raise your handicap, which may help a future round. This is a win-win situation for any golfer. Mental aspects are very important to the game of golf. Handicaps help you maintain a positive attitude and get the most enjoyment that you can out of this unbeatable game. |
