| Golf is a self regulating sport that relies on the | | | | score shows that you are a 12 handicap, ,when in |
| integrity of the participants. However, for truly bad | | | | reality you are more likely an 18 or 20, then you |
| golf stories, just ask your caddie. In a recent survey, | | | | won't get as many shots as you should when playing |
| nearly half said they believe that no less than 40% | | | | with people that match your handicap . |
| of golfers fudge. | | | | Long Term Effects Of Cheating |
| And whether or not cheating creeps into the game | | | | Cheating with your score also has long term effects |
| of golf, it is still a sport where no one is taught how | | | | on your competitive play. Once your golf buddies |
| to cheat | | | | realize that you are fudging your scores, whether |
| Cheating - For Those Of You Who Cheat At Golf... | | | | you are using an offbeat way of keeping scores or |
| As you progress in the game of golf , you will need | | | | bumping your ball so you can better the lie, they will |
| to use different methodology in order to find out | | | | no longer trust you, even when you are not cheating |
| how well you are developing. The easiest way to | | | | anymore. |
| make this assessment, is by determining and | | | | Worse yet, these people may decide not to play |
| analyzing your score. | | | | with you again. So even if you turn over a new leaf |
| Your score shows your handicap. A decrease in your | | | | and choose to start playing by the rules, you'll |
| handicap proves that you are getting better with | | | | probably have a hard time convincing your golf |
| your game. However, if you want to know precisely | | | | friends that you can actually be trusted. |
| what your handicap is, you need to report your real | | | | In the game of golf, keep in mind that first and |
| score for each hole. | | | | foremost, you are in competition with yourself, and |
| How Can Cheating On Your Score Help Your Skills? | | | | your score indicates how far you are progressing. By |
| The answer is that it absolutely cannot! By playing | | | | fudging with your score, you are only cheating |
| games with the rules of the game, you are only | | | | yourself of having the real feeling of accomplishment. |
| turning in inaccurate scores. Fabricating your handicap | | | | And when playing with others, it is just as important |
| may make you look good on paper and it may even | | | | to document your scores accurately. |
| impress other players, but it reflects self-inflicted | | | | Golf officials shouldn't assume their sport is clean |
| harm, when it comes to actually determining your | | | | given the inherent human frailties that arise from the |
| progress with the game. | | | | pressure to perform at the highest level. However, |
| In fact, lowering your handicap can harm your play | | | | golf is a game of sportsmanship and everyone |
| by putting you at a disadvantage in competing. If the | | | | expects you to be an honest person. |