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Baz Plummer

If I Shot The Average 18-Hole Score For Amateurs, Would I Be Considered 'Good' At Golf?

Baz Plummer setting up to hit a putt on the green, with a thumbs up and thumbs down icon flanking him either side indicating a discussion about what score he needs to shoot to be considered a 'good' golfer.

Being considered a 'good' golfer is something every amateur is striving to achieve, but deciding what the parameters are for earning this accolade can often be somewhat divisive.

The opinion of a high-handicapper is likely be different to that of a scratch player or a professional, with lower-index players likely to be be less impressed by someone who can hit driver over 240 yards but still can't seem to break 100 due to a disgusting chipping technique.

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