Welcome to Teeing Off, where Devil Ball editor Shane Bacon and national columnist Jay Busbee take a day’s topic and smack it all over the course. Suggest a future topic by hitting us on Twitter at @shanebacon and @jaybusbee. Today we look ahead to see what this win at Torrey Pines could do for Tiger […]
What does Handicap on a Golf Scorecard mean?
January 4, 2013 by
QUESTION: I understand that individuals can have handicaps, but what does it mean when a golf scorecard has a handicap listing? For Instance, Hole 1 is a 4 Par hole with a Men’s HCP of (11). What does this mean? ANSWER: Answer by JeremyGI think that means anyone with a handicap of 11 or lower […]
Q&A: what is the difference between par and bogey in golf terms? What do the even mean?
December 14, 2012 by
QUESTION: you every every day on t through the summer double bogey, par and blah blah what are they and what do they really mean..ia m confused over these terms nd golf in general… ANSWER: Answer by dvzYou can see the terms here: http://www.learnaboutgolf.com/educational/terms.html
What does it mean to score a 45 in golf?
October 28, 2012 by
QUESTION: I have heard that people score 50 and 45 in golf, but I really don’t understand what it is. Can someone please clarify. ANSWER: Answer by Kevin Pgreat nine!
Q&A: What does a reciprocal mean with private golf courses?
September 19, 2012 by
QUESTION: Is it cheaper rates as a guest or completely free golf when you trade a round with someone at your own club? ANSWER: Answer by Michael WI believe that this golf club has reciprocal agreements with other courses. You probably need to check this agreement with the course where you are a member. It […]
When people talk about compressing the golf ball what do they mean?
September 6, 2012 by
QUESTION: I saw an interview and a golfer mentioned that when it’s cold it’s harder to compress the golf ball. I think he even said that because it’s harder to compress the golf ball his shots don’t travel as far. Can someone explain how compressing the golf ball helps my shots travel farther and how […]
What does cc mean on golf clubs and what do the numbers have to do with the clubs?
August 29, 2012 by
QUESTION: I just want to understand the differences between clubs to get some golf basics. ANSWER: Answer by Kevin RisserThe numbers on the club designate a difference between the lofts of the clubs, which ultimately determines how far the ball will go when you hit it with that club. However for wedges the numbers will […]
