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Do professional golfers use handicaps

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Do professional golfers have handicaps?

No, only amateur golfers have handicaps, when a golfer turns professional they no longer play in accordance with the handicap system.


What is Martin Kaymer's handicap?

Professional golfers do not have handicaps


What is the Average handicap of the nationwide tour?

They are all professional golfers so they do not have handicaps.


What is Tiger Woods' handicap?

Professional Golfers do not have handicaps.


You have been told that professional golfers sometimes play off a plus handicap is this true?

Professional golfers don`t use handicaps as such because they do not give each other strokes. However, you can have a plus handicap and I`m sure tour pros would be +2 to +5 or so


Do all professional golfers always use gps rangefinders?

No, only some professional golfers use them. They aren't allowed to use them during tournament play, but even so only some of the golfers use them. Most use their caddies on a daily basis to develop a better relationship.


Do professional golfers get paid overtime?

No. Professional golfers in a tournament get paid depending on their standings. Otherwise, professional golfers get paid for teaching.


How many professional golfers are there in the US?

There are more than 27,000 professional men and women golfers in the United States. These golfers are trained through the PGA - the Professional Golfers' Association of America.


When was Professional Golfers' Association of America created?

Professional Golfers' Association of America was created on 1916-04-10.


What is the motto of Professional Golfers' Association of America?

Professional Golfers' Association of America's motto is 'Experts in the game and business of golf'.


Where would senior men golfers with low handicaps hit from?

Wherever you want. Probably the general play tees would be best.


What is the difference between Amateur and Professional golfers?

Amateur golfers have handicaps, professionals do not. Amateur golfers can only win prizes with a retail value of (£250/$500), professional golfers have no limit on their winnings. Amateur golfers may wear shorts in tournaments, professional golfers cannot. Players in PGA tournaments in the US must attend a school to become tour-qualified, and must be members of the PGA or associated world golf organizations. The tournament agreement stipulates a player's behavior, adherence to the rules, and disposition of their rights for broadcast television appearances.