When a Weakness Turns Into a Weapon

[okie]

I ain't Richie, but I have an opinion on this! The USGA handicap system has flaws, but so does the R & A. What makes Richies handicap credible is not only the gross scores themselves but also that he is playing a variety of courses, meaning he shoots great golf most places he plays. I am a plus handicap where I play regularly but take me to a couple other tracks around town say Golf Club of Oklahoma (7200 yards or so...75.something rating) and I turn into a 3-5 handicaper quickly! Sounds like a little mother-country envy!