Practical information about handicap requirements, course permission, golf formats and accessible golf.
You want to play golf, but you do not have an official handicap yet. Where should you start? Searching for a “golf course” often leads straight to traditional 18-hole clubs, where visitor requirements can include a Handicap Index, club membership or proof that you are an experienced player. But that is only one part of […]
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If you have ever tried to book a golf course in another European country, you may have noticed something confusing. One course asks for a Handicap Index. Another mentions Platzreife. A French club talks about a Carte Verte. In the Netherlands you may see baanpermissie. And somewhere else, the website simply says beginners are welcome. […]
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If you play golf in the United States, booking a round can be pretty straightforward. Find a public course, choose a tee time, pay the green fee and play. You do not normally need a USGA Handicap Index just to play a recreational round. In fact, the USGA requires a golfer to first play and […]
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Compare European countries where you can play without an official handicap certificate and continue to nearby golf by city.
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