If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to calculate your Handicap Index in order to determine your Course Handicap (see previous section). Your Course Handicap takes into account your ability and the course’s difficulty in order to show you your handicap for that particular course, or, in other words, how many strokes--based on your Handicap Index--you can deduct from your final score for this particular course. Most golf courses make this information available to players at the club house. Look for the course’s Slope Rating on the course website or ask an employee at the course’s clubhouse. Once you have your Handicap Index and the course’s Slope Rating, you can total up your Course Handicap using the formula: (Handicap Index) x (Slope Rating) / 113. Round to the nearest whole number.  You divide by 113 because it represents the Standard Slope Rating established by the UGSA. Many courses offer conversion charts that allow you to skip the formula altogether when looking up your Course Handicap. The UGSA also offers a comprehensive listing of Course Handicap conversion charts specific to the course you’ll be playing on. For example, if you have a handicap index of 10.0 and a slope rating of 117, you would use the following equation: (10.0 x 117) / 113, which results in a course handicap of 10.3.

Summary: Calculate your Handicap Index. Find the Slope Rating of your course. Calculate your Course Handicap.


Use a sharp knife to remove the breasts from a chicken carcass and set them aside. Discard the skin. Then, remove the legs from the chicken and set them aside as well. Use a heavy knife to chop the chicken’s body into fine pieces.    Garnish the soup with the leaves from 1 bunch of cilantro and 1 bunch of mint, and the greens from 6 scallions. Enjoy this spicy soup while it’s hot.

Summary: Chop 1 whole small chicken (2.5-3lbs.) Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook the ingredients for 10 more minutes. Add hot water to the broth to reach two quarts. Rinse the pot and pour the broth into it. Garnish. Serve.


Even though the beans are completely blended, you will need to strain the soy milk to achieve a smooth texture. Place a sheet of cheesecloth or muslin over a fine strainer, then place the strainer over a pot.

Summary: Set up the strainer.


Your hair doesn't need to be freshly washed for this method, but it should be damp. If you're starting with dry hair, use a spray bottle to dampen your hair. If you decide to wash your hair, let it dry a bit before putting your hair in buns. To get big, messy Beyoncé waves, you need to give your hair some body. Whether you use a cream, gel, or spray, be sure to apply a light coat to all of your hair.  If your hair tends to get frizzy, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or oil as well. If you plan on blowdrying your hair, apply heat protectant to your hair. How much hair you have will determine how many buns you'll need. If you have thicker hair, you will most likely need 2-3 buns. If you have finer hair, you can get away with 1-2 buns. Hold each section in place with a hair tie until it is time to put it in a bun.  The way you divide your hair is completely up to you. For example, you can part your hair down the middle so that you have one bun on each side of your head, or you can  place the top half of your hair in one bun, and the bottom half of your hair in another bun. This method works best on longer hair styles. If you have shorter hair, you may need to add an extra bun or two to ensure that no pieces of hair are left out of a bun. Take the first section of your hair out of it's hair tie. Twirl your hair and twist it into a bun – think of tight Princess Leia buns, or the swirl of a cinnamon roll to give you an idea of what these buns should look like. Don't worry about the buns looking perfect, but make sure all of your hair is twisted tightly.  Secure the bun with a hair tie, a hair clip, or bobby pins. Make sure the ends of your hair are tucked into your bun. Repeat this process with each section of hair. Ideally, you should sleep in your buns overnight to set the waves into your hair. If you're able to sleep in your buns overnight, tie a scarf around your head to prevent your hair from frizzing. If you don't have all night to let your hair dry, it's time to blow dry those buns! To ensure your buns are thoroughly dried, blow dry each bun for at least 10 minutes. (Remember, if you plan on blowdrying your hair, use a heat protectant on your hair before you put it in buns). Unwrap each bun and gently loosen each twist with your fingers. Once you've taken all of your buns down, style your hair. If you like the messy waves, only use your fingers to comb through your hair. If you want a smoother look, brush your hair. Finish your Beyoncé look with hairspray.
Summary: Dampen your hair. Apply a texturizing or volumizing product to your hair. Divide your hair into sections. Put your hair in buns. Dry your hair. Take your buns down.