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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
Sport
Matt Cradock

I've Played Well In 2025, So Why Have I Lost So Many Golf Matches? I Have A Theory...

A man thinking and scratching his head, with a golfer hitting a shot.

I've always regarded myself as a good match player but, this year, I've had my butt kicked too many times...

Holding a handicap of around 3, it's rare that I will receive shots and I accept that. To be honest, that's why the golf handicap was created, right? To put everyone on a level-playing field.

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