What is a Handicap Index and how can you use one?

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What is a Handicap Index and how can you use one?

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Jun 4, 2024

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Sam Weinman and LKD explore the world of USGA Handicap Indexes. The team dives into misconceptions about handicaps, how handicaps can help you become a better players and what excites them about their upcoming, summer-long quest to improve their indexes. Presented by the USGA.

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Jun 4, 2024

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What is a Handicap Index and how can you use one?

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