A mid handicap in golf refers to a player whose handicap index is between 10 and 20. This range is often broken down into three categories: lower mid-handicap (10-13), mid mid-handicap (14-17), and higher mid-handicap (18-20) . A mid-handicapper typically shoots between 80 and 94 for 18 holes. Mid-handicappers are the most common category for male golfers. They have a good grasp of the basics of their swing but tend to struggle with consistency in their shots. Mid-handicappers make more bogeys than they do birdies and pars. They are not beginners but are far from scratch players. Knowing your handicap helps you better understand your skill level and how you fare against other players.