Seven years ago I was assigned a heady task — build a mousetrap that will identify those golfers who perform really, really well in NCGA net and Team Match events — maybe too well. It seemed that the same faces and same clubs were showing up in the winner’s circle year after year... Read More

Recent newspaper articles profiling the golf habits of corporate executives have again placed a national spotlight on the... Read More

I am often asked how one goes about posting scores outside the region or outside the state. It all depends. Much of... Read More

With the summer months upon us and golf activities peaking, this column will serve as a reminder of the many ways you can... Read More

Which tees do you play from? I mean, suppose you turn up at a golf course that you have never played before. Do... Read More

Ever wonder how your handicap stacks up against other NCGA members? Look no further. The following represents a... Read More

In this third and final installment of dispelling handicapping myths, I'm going after the biggest one of all. MYTH: Playing to one's handicap is common and expected. Many golfers are amazed to learn they only play to their handicap around once every five rounds or so. This amazement... Read More

In my previous column I tried to dispel some of the myths surrounding slope ratings and stroke holes. This issue I will look at scores. Namely, posting them and measuring them. The Handicap System relies on the premise that golfers will post all acceptable scores. Unfortunately, some... Read More

Over the course of the next two magazines I am going to address some of the most common misconceptions golfers cling to regarding handicap-related issues. These misconceptions are popular "wives'-tales" that the masses just won't let go. Let's start out with one of the biggies. "The... Read More

Every four years I prepare an article on important revisions to the USGA Handicap System. The article coincides with the quadrennial changes that occur as the USGA refines and modifies the system based upon research, user input and advancements in technology. Some of the changes during... Read More