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Average Golf Handicap: What the USGA Stats Say About Your Game
The average Handicap Index is 14.2 for men and 28.7 for women. See how handicaps shift by age and what the numbers really say about your game.
Golf Course Slope Rating Explained: What the Numbers Mean
What a slope rating from 55 to 155 says about course difficulty, how the USGA assigns it, and how to use it to plan your round and your putts.