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Golf offers many different game formats that allows golfers to enjoy their rounds in a variety of ways.

Here are some commonly played game formats which can be found in the Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping. 

For each format, Golf Canada has outlined the basic explanation of the format, as well as highlighted whether it is an authorized format for score posting purposes, what the recommended handicap allowance is, and provided an example (as necessary).

Click HERE for Golf Canada Game Formats site. 

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