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Bruce Dixon

Re: What I Learned Watching Golf on TV
« Reply #25 on: February 24, 2003, 11:32:40 AM »
TEPaul;

Curtis et al. did do a segment during the telecast discussing how many of the hole locations were cut close to the edges of the green, complete with overhead views of each green.  He noted that 5 paces in, sometimes 4 was the rule, but now they are going as close as 3 in some instances.

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Gary Smith (Guest)

Re: What I Learned Watching Golf on TV
« Reply #26 on: February 24, 2003, 11:44:21 AM »
Dan,

There are, of course, many ways to look at it. If I was designing a golf course, I would be inclined to be somewhat more lenient on the aggressive BUT straight golfer, thus encouraging a more spectacular form of shotmaking. (in other words, less trouble directly behind the green)

Have you thought about volunteering for the USGA championship committee?  :)

By plodding I mainly meant less inspired and imaginative golf.

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Dan Kelly

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Re: What I Learned Watching Golf on TV
« Reply #27 on: February 24, 2003, 12:44:46 PM »
Gary --

Along with Firm & Fast fairways and Firm & Fast greens, here's my formula for MORE inspired and MORE imaginative golf:

Openings in the front.

Hazards to the side and the rear.
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Gary Smith (Guest)

Re: What I Learned Watching Golf on TV
« Reply #28 on: February 24, 2003, 01:17:15 PM »
Dan,

I absolutely, positively, agree with every word in your formula except for the "and the rear."!

Just two ways of looking at it, I suppose, but I think aggressive and straight golf should be treated a little more kindly than aggressive and crooked.






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