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1. Q: Are 'Handicap' and 'Handicap Index' the same thing?
   
   
   1. A: The two terms are often used interchangeably, but "handicap index" technically refers only to those established through the auspices of the USGA Handicap System.
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2. Q: How do I establish a golf handicap?
   
   
   1. A: Simply need to be a member of a golf club that uses the USGA Handicapping System, and begin posting your scores.
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3. Q: What is Course Handicap?
   
   
   1. A: It is the number that determines how many strokes you get to reduce your net score by on each hole at each different golf course you play.
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4. Q: What is Course Rating?
   
   
   1. A: It is a numerical value given to each set of tees at a particular golf course to approximate the number of strokes it should take a scratch golfer to complete the course.
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5. Q: What is "Bounce"?
   
   
   1. A: The term "bounce" is used to describe a specific design of the soles of irons and wedges that is intended to reduce the "drag" of the sole through sand, longer grass or Bermuda grass; or, to reduce the incidence of hitting behind the ball.
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6. Q: What is Gear Effect?
   
   
   1. A: It is the term used to describe the action of the clubhead, during impact with the ball, that causes a shot hit off the toe to curve in a draw or hooking motion, and a shot hit off the heel to curve in a fade or slicing motion.
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7. Q: What is Lie Angle?
   
   
   1. A: It is the angle between the center of the shaft and the sole of any clubhead.
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8. Q: What is Offset?
   
   
   1. A: It is a design condition in clubheads in which the neck or hosel of the head is positioned in front of the face of the clubhead, so that the clubface appears to be set back a little from the neck of the club.
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9. Q: What is Slope Rating?
   
   
   1. A: It is a measurement of the difficulty of a golf course for bogey golfers relative to the course rating.
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10. Q: Who was the first Masters Champion?
    
    
    1. A: Horton Smith won the first Masters tournament in 1934.
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11. Q: Who was the first 5 times winner of the Masters?
    
    
    1. A: Jack Nicklaus won the Masters 6 times in total.
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12. Q: How can I qualify to play in the U.S. Open?
    
    
    1. A: Any professional golfer, or any amateur with a USGA men's handicap index of 1.4 or lower, can attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open golf tournament.
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13. Q: Who played in the most Masters?
    
    
    1. A: Gary Player holds the record for playing the Masters Tournament the most times with 52 starts.
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14. Q: What is the highest score posted in the Masters?
    
    
    1. A: Charles Kunkle recorded the highest 72-hole score in Masters history of 340 in 1956.
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15. Q: How can I get an idea of my Handicap Index?
    
    
    1. A: To get a general ideal of your unofficial golf Handicap Index just go to the Golf Handicap Calculator page.
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