Sam the scratch golfer shares his journey to improve his game and build a community

For years, golf instruction has largely been built on expertise. Want to hit your driver farther? Listen to someone who ...
Golf Digest

10 tips nobody tells you about becoming a scratch golfer

The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It's the ultimate goal for lots of golfers, and a kind of universal sign of respect. The thing is, a lot of golfers, even ...
GOLF.com

Trying to become a scratch golfer? Try this six-3’s concept

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...
Golf Monthly on MSN

Scratch golfers vs tour professionals: How big is the gap?

The latest 2026 Shot Scope data compares performance of the average scratch golfer to PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros in ...
Golf Digest

9 things you (almost) never hear scratch golfers say

I play a lot of golf with a lot of different types of golfers. A fairly big crowd of scratch and plus-handicap golfers, but just as many 10- to 15-handicaps, too. Over time, I've noticed certain ...