Golf Guides
Practical guides for golfers choosing apps, improving their game, and playing on fair terms.
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World Handicap System Explained: How WHS Works in 2026
The World Handicap System unified six separate handicap systems in 2020. This guide explains Course Rating, Slope Rating, Score Differential, Handicap Index, and Playing Handicap in plain language.
SwingU Review (2026): Good for Coaching Drills, Not Much Else
SwingU has solid GPS and a real library of coaching content, but its $9.99/month Platinum tier is expensive for what amounts to a GPS app with lessons attached. Full review.
Strokes Gained Golf: What It Means and How to Use It
Strokes gained measures each shot's quality relative to a baseline expectation. This guide explains the four categories, how to calculate strokes gained, and which apps provide it.
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