Borss
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i don't see a point in playing longer than the white until I can break 80 regularly.
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Hell, I'm about an 18 handicap according to my last round, and I still play from the furthest tees. Maybe its an ego thing, but a par from the correct tees feels so much better than a birdie from closer or "beginner's" tees
I feel you. Lol like I said its an ego thing. Last summer was my first time playing golf after a ten year break, and in High School I was pretty competitive (played for my school, ranked in my state) so its funny thinking about how I used to out play older men at age 14, and now at 25 I feel like a total beginner to the sport. Plus I know I'm better than what my handicap states. (Trying to etch the mental part back into my game, and 3 putts kill me!) Patiently waiting for the snow here to melt, so I can have a second season of my favorite sport.The "correct" tees are not the tips for an 18 handicap. The tips are the "correct" tees for scratch or better players.
For me I don't care what tees I play. A birdie is ALWAYS better than a PAR.
But to each their own...
I recall reading/hearing a story from Peyton Manning.
He is a low handicap golfer. When asked about his dream 4-some (playing with his dad, and brothers was his dream 4-some) he told a story about how he played St Andrews this past summer. He was surprised when he wasn't alllowed to play the tips because his handicap wasn't low enough.
I don't recall how low your handicap has to be, or what his is, but he was told it slows down the pace of play when golfers don't play the correct tees.
I tried to look up his handicap, and I see an article about him shooting a +5 at Augusta playing with Elway. Elway shot a 72.
I played a Country Club course from the tips this past summer (slope rating of 143). We were the first ones out, and there was no one behind us. I played amazing golf over the first 12 holes, but when I lost my game, it got ugly. If someone had been behind us, it would have been frustrating for them.
Here's an odd take. Every once in a while, play the forward tips. Move all the way up. It completely changes the course.
I'd play the white tees if I were you.
I don't recall how low your handicap has to be, or what his is, but he was told it slows down the pace of play when golfers don't play the correct tees.
I played a Country Club course from the tips this past summer (slope rating of 143). We were the first ones out, and there was no one behind us. I played amazing golf over the first 12 holes, but when I lost my game, it got ugly. If someone had been behind us, it would have been frustrating for them.
Nope I dont, white tees all day.5700 yards though? I mean if he carries it 240 and is a 7 hdc, you dont think he would could score well and have fun at say the blues from 6150?
What's the slope for the course? Distance isn't always the only deciding factor!
if you are searching for a legit handicap that will travel, it will depend on the rating/slope of the course. If you are shooting 78 at a course/tee rated at 67, then your calculated handicap will be a 10+.
On the other hand, if you are shooting a 78 at a course rated 74, then your handicap will be in the 6 or less range. these numbers are total guesses and meant to illustrate the difference in tee box/course rating can do to your handicap.
just from the yardages, I would recommend Blue with some trips to White/gold to see how things change for you. I don't hit the ball as far as you do and I would probably play White or blue, or even some sort of combination of the 2.
The rate/slope of this course is as follows;
Gray 65.9/114
White 67.1/106
Blue 68.4/109
Gold 71.3/124
Par is 71
That puts the slope below the mean for the formula on all but the gold tees. An "average" course for handicap calculation purposes has a 113 slope. My previous home course was rated 69.4/120 (6490 yards) from the middle tees, and 70.9/127 (6950 yards) from the tips. Par was 72.
The rate/slope of this course is as follows;
Gray 65.9/114
White 67.1/106
Blue 68.4/109
Gold 71.3/124
Par is 71