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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Every club should do this!

« Last post by Thomas Dai on Yesterday at 04:34:43 PM »

And by the way, there isn’t a golfer on this site that wouldn’t benefit from playing every one of the holes on their home golf course from these shorter distances and seeing what they could shoot.  Frankly their games and scoring ability would improve if they did. 
Nothing like taking your “range” game to the real golf course and seeing how you preform.  Many can’t do it.  I wonder why 

Would indeed be interesting to see how many golfers could shoot level 3’s on each hole of their usual course if they played each hole from 25 yds out. I suspect some might be a wee bit embarrassed. I suspect some might deliberately not even want to try.

Atb

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Golf Course Architecture / EVERY course/club has a great par three option

« Last post by Mark_Fine on Yesterday at 04:34:34 PM »

And very few even recognize it

For years I have been a strong advocate at all the courses I work at to consider setting their course up for a day or certain time on certain days as a 9 or 18 hole par three course.  As such, EVERY course out there, regardless of its length, can play as a par three course for fun or for learning purposes,…. IF someone wants it to.

For example, during Masters week, we had nine holes of our 6900 yard course set up for a nine hole par three tournament.  It attracted huge interest and everyone had a lot of fun experiencing their course from a different perspective.  But why only do it once a year     The option is there. 

Time to start thinking more out of the same tee box (some pun intended) 

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Every club should do this!

« Last post by Mark_Fine on Yesterday at 04:03:20 PM »

Jeff,
No problem.  We can agree to disagree.  Maybe I should have titled the thread, Every club should “consider” this 


By the way this is not my idea.  This is just one that is taking off around the country.  Our club as I said just started it and it is getting lots of interest even by some Masters of the Universe.


I will admit there are far more women vs men signing up but then again, most women don’t have men’s egos    I learned that as a tennis instructor years ago. 

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Every club should do this!

« Last post by Jason Thurman on Yesterday at 03:47:01 PM »

we're going to have to agree to disagree that that "every club should do this"
It's one method that may work for some golfers.

+1. I've been trying to understand how this is something every club should do, as opposed to one option among the many that can and should be considered when introducing beginners to the game.

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Best Firm & Fast Turf Transformations

« Last post by Kyle Harris on Yesterday at 03:39:52 PM »

The keystone for this should always be Huntingdon Valley Country Club in the 1980s.

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Golf Course Architecture / OT- Scottsdale Restaurant

« Last post by Rick Sides on Yesterday at 03:09:44 PM »

Going to play a few courses in Scottsdale and will be able to grab dinner a night or two . One of the better Mexican places Cocina Madrigal seems closed for a few days . Anyone have any good places of any genre to try ?

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Every club should do this!

« Last post by jeffwarne on Yesterday at 03:04:47 PM »

By the way, I feel sorry for all the golfers who hit it 300 plus yards off the tee and have to walk all that way to their ball till they can hit another shot.  What a waste of time!  Maybe we should let them hit four or five more shots along the way just to keep them busy like many others playing from those tees have to do 

Bravo-I did get a chuckle at that paragraph.Well done


As far as teaching new golfers, I wouldn't recommend you quit your day job.
I would give a lot to see you tell one of the Masters of the Universe they can tee off after they score "36" on 9  25 yard holes.


we're going to have to agree to disagree that that "every club should do this"
It's one method that may work for some golfers.

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Thracian Cliffs

« Last post by Frank Kim on Yesterday at 01:45:49 PM »

My guess is Jeff Lawrence designed Thracian Cliffs.

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: Best Firm & Fast Turf Transformations

« Last post by Kevin_Reilly on Yesterday at 01:29:17 PM »

Orinda Country Club (SF Bay Area) under the care of Josh Smith (following the restoration of Todd Eckenrode) is a great example.


The entire course is built on clay, but it plays firm and fast virtually all year long.  The vast majority of cart paths have been removed.  $$$ spend on regular sanding, plus drainage system enhancements, has resulted in a consistent firm playing surface from tee to green.


Took years of learning and fixing.

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Golf Course Architecture / Re: A Course with a Fairway Height of Cut of ≥ 1 inch and Green Stimp of ≤ 8

« Last post by Jeffrey Stein on Yesterday at 01:26:39 PM »

Saragtoga Spa Par 3 Course-
"The Par 3 Course consists of seven par 3s and two par 4s, which explains why it is frequently referred to as the "Par 29". While the course is only 1671 yards, it has lots of character, and appeals to many different types of golfers. Much of the course is tree-lined, so there is a comfortable separation between the holes." (from their website)

The greens just about fit the description, rolling to a moderate speed and the fairways would be described as shaggy.  Several of the greens have great internal contour and steep pitches from back to front.  If the collars were simply mowed out to the fill pads and greens expanded in parallel, one could legitimately call this a little gem.  Overall a good variety and a great place to share a quick game of golf for any level of play.  The 9th green is especially memorable with the proverbial "buried elephant" in the middle of the green which really effects the strategy of your approach depending on the pin location.
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...Fairway's can be easily and economically mowed below 1" and provide an excellent playing experience.