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Rules & Handicap — all posts.
All posts in this section – sorted chronologically, newest first. From club rules and competition questions to handicap strategies for those aged 60 and over to concrete answers from the Rules of Golf.
Senior Golf: Between Rules, Competition, and Handicap Reality
The category Rules & Handicap answers the questions senior golfers really need in stroke play—from the correct water hazard relief procedure to the often overlooked equipment rules. Each entry is written from a practical perspective, with references to the official Rules of Golf (R&A/USGA) and the DGV interpretations.
The posts follow chronologically — the newest at the top. Those who read all the posts in order will get a complete overview of the rule topics relevant to players 60+. Those looking for specific information can use the search at the top or jump directly to the appropriate eyebrow.
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Putten from 60 onwards - the only senior advantage
STRATEGY · PUTTING Putting from 60+ — the only senior advantage. Strokes Gained: Putting on the PGA Champions Tour (50+) has been consistently higher than on the regular PGA Tour for ten years. Putting is the only area of [...]
How Wedges Can Save Your Score
STRATEGY · SHORT GAME The underestimated 60 yards — how wedges save your score. Wedges between 30 and 80 yards plus putts determine around 60 percent of a senior's score — but only get 15 to 25 [...]
Senior-Tees is math
STRATEGY · TEE SELECTION Senior tees are not a chore—they are math. Only one-third of men over 65 switch from the white tees to yellow or red. The other two-thirds lose 4 to 7 [strokes] per round...
Improve your handicap after 60 — three levers that really work
From age 60, the Handicap Index increases by 2 to 5 strokes for most players. But 18 percent improve it – against the trend. Three strategies to achieve this.
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