According to the National Golf Foundation, only about 26% of golfers shoot below 90 consistently on regulation 18-hole courses. The United States Golf Association reports that 73.4% of golfers have a handicap of 17.9 or better, which means that 73.4% of golfers can regularly break 90. However, this statistic is highly debated, and the National Golf Foundation gives a more realistic and accurate percentage of only 21% of golfers getting an average score of 80 to 89, which would mean that only 26% of golfers regularly break 90.
It is important to note that breaking 90 can be a challenging milestone for many golfers, and it can take years of practice and dedication to achieve. While some golfers may be able to break 90 in their first season of golfing, the average adult golfer does not break 90 regularly. Casual golfers who only play a couple of times per year may find it harder to break 90, while more serious golfers who play at least once per week may have a better chance.
