What Does Course Rating Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Scoring
Golf term
Course rating
Course rating in practice
Course rating is set separately from par and factors in yardage, hazards, and green speed; a short but tricky course can carry a higher rating than a longer, easier one.
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