does it really matter where you get your handicap from?

Bangla123 wrote:

You guys are all worried about the small stuff. The big picture is that if someone bothers to
Go for a proper handicap it means he is golf Insured. I think sandbagging and lousy behaviour obviously going for a handicap test can't change your personality it does mean however that the person is responsible enough to go get golf insurance and a basic handicap before embarking on a game tht could potentially hurt someone else on the course.

It's like getting into an accident with someone with no driving license

Agreed... u can't teach a dog not to eat its own shit if its been doing so all his life.

Insurance is the most important bit of getting a handicap indeed.

I don't think it matters where you get your handicap from. What's more important is knowing golf etiquette.

If you get your handicap from more reputable locations, chances are you'll be educated and made aware of proper etiquette. If otherwise, then likewise.

It does not matter as long as it is recognised.