Many people play golf as a hobby and something relaxing to enjoy during their free time. Whilst there’s often a friendly competitive spirit amongst friends for the more dedicated golfer getting a handicap certificate is normally at the top of their list of things to do.

Some golfers may shirk getting an officially recognised handicap and this can be for a number of reasons. Some may feel they don’t really need one in order to get the enjoyment they want from the sport. Others may not want to fill out paperwork or pay the costs for getting official certificates declaring their handicap.

Whilst many may feel that a handicap isn’t worth bothering with, in fact getting an official golf handicap can prove to be advantageous to the golfer.  First of all if you’re a weekend golfer then chances are you may not be a member of a golf club yet. By registering with a club, this will help you get a progressively better understanding of that course, and hopefully improve your score steadily through experience.

The trouble is that whilst there are many municipal golf courses and beginner par 3 courses, to get the ultimate challenge and test you need to try your game out on a full 18 hole course.  A full 18 hole course will have been designed to test almost every aspect of your game, from bunker shots to dog leg layouts you’ll be able to become experienced with many common features which will help your game improve.

To be able to play these courses though, many guests will have to prove their worth by presenting a handicap certificate. In the past you may have had to fill in numerous forms and have a comprehensive history of score cards in order to get your certificate.

These days there are companies that can help you find out your handicap easily online. By providing as little as three previous scorecards your handicap can be calculated instantly while other more intensive certifications take the best ten of your last 20 rounds of golf.

Other areas of interest for regular golfers may be discount green fees and golf insurance.

 

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