Golf Monthly on MSN

'My handicap went from 8.5 to 5 in a year' - The gear changes that produced a stellar season

One Golf Monthly reader details the key equipment changes that helped him knock a massive three shots off his handicap in one ...
Golf Canada

Think handicaps are confusing? They don’t have to be

Understanding how golf handicaps work is essential for fair play and for tracking your improvement. The World Handicap ...
Mister One Putt on MSN

Smart golf strategies to lower your handicap fast

Becoming a 10 handicap golfer does not always require major swing changes. Focusing on course management, short game, and ...
Golf Digest

Rules of Golf Review: He pumped two OB, picked up and wants a 6 for the hole. What should his real score be?

There's your score, and then there's your score for handicap purposes. Here's the difference and how to calculate them both ...
Golf Digest

Rules of Golf Review: I shot an 84 but it posted like I shot an 81. What gives?

You left the golf course with an 84 and when you woke up the next day, the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) treated it like an 81. How is that possible? When the World Handicap System was ...

5 Ways To Cut Your Handicap In 2026 (The Hybrid Tip Is Pure Gold For High-Handicappers)

As we head in to the 2026 golf season you can use these 5 actionable tips, from an expert head professional, to cut your ...