Golf is a Unique Sport
Since you’re playing against the course, when you compete with other players of different skill levels you can easily adjust scoring to create a fair competition.
Golfers around the world accept and appreciate the handicap system that’s been created, and when players post their scores, the data provides a reflection of their skill level that allows anyone to play a fair match against anyone else they want to!
We see this in action as World #1 player Scottie Scheffler recants all of the fun he has betting with his buddies at his local golf club in between starts on the PGA Tour!