This week on #Golfchat we look at the biggest news to hit handicaps since forever, with the overnight announcement of a World Handicap System to unify handicaps across the globe. Read about it HERE.

Plenty to talk about in that area. Also crowd noise is costing Tiger tournaments…

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What got you excited in golf this week?

#Q2 from@realGolfchat – What are your initial thoughts about the new World Handicap System?

#Q3 from @realGolfchat – The highest score you can mark on your card will be a net double-bogey. Will this stop sandbaggers?

#Q4 from @realGolfchat – Both men & women can have a handicap of 54. Will this help increase golf participation?

#Q5 from @realGolfchat – Only 15% of golfers have a formal handicap index. Will the WHS encourage more to get an index?

#Q6 from @RandallMellGC – What should the PGA TOUR do about the raucous crowds around Tiger?

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This week on #Golfchat we pay tribute to @ShootingYourAge for throwing a tantrum and all the clubs out of his crib when we forgot to ask his question last week. In an act of deep contrition, his question leads off today.

In other questions, we talk about the PGA’s influence over golf course setups, we ask what’s the next best prize after the green jacket, what’s a scary water carry, and ask what’s the GMOAT.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What got you excited in golf this week?

#Q2 from@shootingyourage – Whose swing would you like to copy for your own game?

#Q3 from @regripped – What involvement should the PGA have in setting up a golf course for a golf tournament?

#Q4 from @golfgirl – What is the best traditional golf prize besides the green jacket?

#Q5 from @meisterbuerger -What was the greatest golf moment to watch of all time?

#Q6 from @TheGratefulGolf – What length water carry off the tee makes you nervous?

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Have you ever thrown a club… or a tantrum on the golf course?

Anger management, golf style, is all-a-twitter (#swidt) over John Rahm’s “Rahmpage” at the Phoenix Open.

Also on #Golfchat, the gamification of golf, the spiralling cost of shafts and 6 hole courses.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What got you excited in golf this week?

#Q2 from@RandallMellGC – Have you thrown a club or a tantrum on the golf course? Is it necessary to let those frustrations out sometimes? #Rahmpage

#Q3 from  @MikeLednovich – What do you think about the gamification of golf? First @Topgolf, now @Toptracer_Golf

#Q4 from @JLarosa24 – Does “tour validation” have any impact on the equipment you try or buy?

#Q5 from @MikeLednovich – How much is too much to pay for a golf club? @sevendreamers1 have $1,200 shafts!

#Q6 from @LickeyHillsGolf – If you were time poor, would you like to play a 6 hole golf course?

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Okay so let’s address the elephant in the room… Tiger’s back and he didn’t hurt his back so this time he’s back for real!

Really?

Normally we ask what people find interesting in golf for Question #1, but since we know everyone’s going to say “Tiger” let’s just ask for their assessment of his performance and chances going forward.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What’s your opinion of Tiger’s Torrey performance?

#Q2 from @realGolfchat – What’s in your bag? Are you happy with it? Do you have bag envy for someone else’s sticks?

#Q3 from @RandallMellGC – What should the @PGATOUR do about slow play after the J.B. Holmes ruckus?

#Q4 from @connectgolf – Who are your top #5 favorite golfers?

#Q5 from @realGolfchat – What’s your favorite color to wear for golf?

#Q6 from @The GratefulGolf – How many majors should a player need to win to qualify for the Hall of Fame?

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PGA Merchandise, schmerchandise… everyone knows the biggest show in town is #Golfchat!

So this week, the USGA’s Mike Davis entered the distance debate, saying it isn’t good for golf. John Rahm can supplant DJ for #1 if he wins at Torrey Pines. Tiger’s playing and everyone’s on back and glute-watch. Plus, what are the favourite 5 courses you’ve played?

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What’s getting you excited this week? #hopefullysomethingtodowithgolf

#Q2 from @USGA – Mike Davis – “…we do not think increased distance is good for the game.” What does #Golfchat think?

#Q3 from @USGA – Do you think reducing some tournaments’ length to less than 18 holes will help to increase participation?

#Q4 from @ericpeytongolf – What are the top 5 courses you’ve played?

#Q5 from @PGAshow – Do you like golf gadgets? What’s your favorite?

#Q6 from @realGolfchat – GPS vs. Laser? Everyone pick a side and start shooting!

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Okay so all that holiday nonsense is past us and it’s time to get into the real thing.

Dustin Johnson kept Dustin Johnsoning on at Kapalua, fanning the flames of the ball debate. Rickie got tongues wagging without wearing orange and Tiger has released his schedule for 2018.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What’s got you going in golf this week?

#Q2 from @realGolfchat – Do we need to roll back the ball?

#Q3 from @realGolfchat – The CONGU system is allowing a 54 handicap index! Discuss.

#Q4 from @z_blair – Would you rather play 1) a course in great shape with an average/below average design…. or 2) an awesome design in average/below average condition?

#Q5 from @shootingyourage – Has anyone here ever tried to qualify for a USGA tournament?

#Q6 from @BrianLeFevre – What are your thoughts on Par 3 courses?

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Happy new year #Golfchatters!

Last year is like so two days ago…, but #Golfchat is one of those old friends you never leave behind.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What 2018 golf resolutions have you made?

#Q2 from @KentonDevine7 – What is your #1 problem in golf?

#Q3 from @ZebWelborn – Will you play more or less golf in 2018? Why?

#Q4 from @connectgolf – Where’s your big golf trip in 2018 and why aren’t we invited…?

#Q5 from @realGolfchat – What golf technology are you keen to try this year?

#Q6 from @TheGratefulGolf – How many putters do you own?

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Christmas is like, so yesterday!

It’s time to park those family arguments until next year and sit down with a big plate of leftovers to talk about stuff that really matters… golf!

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – Speaking of food, what’s your go to snack on the golf course?

#Q2 from @realGolfchat – No this isn’t #foodiechat, but what do you like to order in the clubhouse after your round?

#Q3 from @realGolfchat – Did Santa bring you anything golf related? What was it? #picsoritdidnthappen

#Q4 from @PortlandJohn – What are the three things you look for in a golf instructor?

#Q5 from @TheGratefulGolf – What measuring device do you use on the golf course?

#Q6 from @ZebWelborn – I’m so sick of end of year lists… What are your top 3 most annoying things in golf?

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It’s Christmas time at #Golfcat… sorry, #Golfchat and we’re not immune to a Santa cat GIF. We know @cencalhack would approve.

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What was your favorite golf moment of 2017 & why?

#Q2 from @ndougl – What’s the windiest day you’ve ever played golf? When is it too windy?

#Q3 from @ShootingYourAge – How do leagues, golf course supers, etc handle sandbaggers during tournaments?

#Q4 from @TheGraetfulGolf – Tell us your worst 3 putt story!

#Q5 from @catenagolfpro – In tournaments, does your club adjust hcp for players playing from different tees? If not why? #golfchat

#Q6 from @ZebWelborn, @connectgolf & @golfbandwagoner – Happy Christmas from the #Golfchat crew! How are you spending the holidays?

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So the USGA has blocked viewer call-ins for rule discretions. Quite unbelievable they accepted them in the first place…

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This Week’s #Golfchat Questions

#Q1 from @realGolfchat – What’s was the best golf gift you ever received? Pics if you got ’em.

#Q2 from @realGolfchat – No more viewer call ins on rules. What other rules need to be changed? (E.g. the @cencalhack #footwedge)

#Q3 from @realGolfchat – Who’s your favorite golfer of 2017 & why?

#Q4 from @connectgolf – Do you have a registered handicap – with which organization? Or do you manage your own?

#Q5 from @ZebWelborn – Do you bet on golf like me? If so, please help, I need a better system…

#Q6 from @TheGratefulGolf – How often do you replace your golf shoes?

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