Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Thats almost as good as the concept that a scratch golfer would be a good coach. Absolute nonsense.
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Thats almost as good as the concept that a scratch golfer would be a good coach. Absolute nonsense.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
chico
Club Champion
Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
Surely it depends who the review is for. The majority of golfers are not single figure handicap. It would be useful to know if the course could be enjoyable for say someone playing off 18.
D
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Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
Perhaps, the scratch player got so good because he was practicing whilst the 18 'capper was at school. Thus the better written piece may come from the higher handicapper.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Not if he is writing well written nonsense :lol:
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
This average 18 handicapper has to have played 25 of the top 100, and meet other criteria set by Mike. Im sure his reviews would be fine.
May be hes off 18 because he cant chip. That would not effect his reviews at all. May be he cant putt, or has mental issues. 18 doesnt mean you are rubbish at everything. May be no good with a medal card in hand. May be used to play off 5 and is now older, or injured. There is more to handicaps than generalities.
D
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As the average handicap for male golfers is around 17 and fewer than 3% have single figure handicaps it is reasonable to, in fact, question the relevance of a review provided only by single figure players.
Also, as has been pointed out, the +3 player at our club is likely to have a very different judgement to a 9 handicap.
In any event all such reviews are subjective.
Also, as has been pointed out, the +3 player at our club is likely to have a very different judgement to a 9 handicap.
In any event all such reviews are subjective.
NWJocko
Tour Winner
Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
Don't see why not.
They aren't off 18 but all over 10 (I think, apologies if not) and I'd say Val, Odvan, LincolnQuaker, Birchy to name a few have played a lot more courses than me so have more experience to rate a course overall (in context of top 100) and I'm a 5 handicap (on paper
)Not having the ability/consistency to hit the required shots doesn't mean you can't understand the shot being asked of you by the design/hole IMO.
Bit like the rules debate, why should a low handicapper have a better knowledge of the rules than an 18 handicapper?
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Oh yes.... with additional information on 'Strength of Beer' & 'Breakfast portion size'Don't see why not.
They aren't off 18 but all over 10 (I think, apologies if not) and I'd say Val, Odvan, LincolnQuaker, Birchy to name a few have played a lot more courses than me so have more experience to rate a course overall (in context of top 100) and I'm a 5 handicap (on paper
Not having the ability/consistency to hit the required shots doesn't mean you can't understand the shot being asked of you by the design/hole IMO.
Bit like the rules debate, why should a low handicapper have a better knowledge of the rules than an 18 handicapper?
....... again, nowt, tu dee with H/cap :rofl:
Oh yes.... with additional information on 'Strength of Beer' & 'Breakfast portion size'
I'm sure LQ's reviews would include depth of rough and number of balls lost/found.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Do you seriously think an average 18 handicap golfer can be a better reviewer of a golf course than an average scratch player.
My gast has just been flabbered.
Why not? Do you think all the best course architects in the world are low handicappers?
Would my 65 year old neighbour off 18 be a bad reviewer? He's an ex county champion and former 1 hc.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Mike H, can you reveal how many lesbian, gay and transsexual assessors are on the list. Pretty worthless list otherwise.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Jings, one or two folk post that having a few women on the 50 male only list may add a bit of value to the conclusions, and you post this.
Normally you are a sensible poster so I hope that was a failed joke.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Jings, one or two folk post that having a few women on the 50 male only list may add a bit of value to the conclusions, and you post this.
Normally you are a sensible poster so I hope that was a failed joke.
Oops, my error- I try to avoid posting anything sensible so please ignore previous posts.
This one stands though as it's as petty as arguing over who is best to review a golf course👍
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
A good point, robobum, and I agree with you that increased diversity in all walks of life can only be a good thing. :thup:
Not sure the top 100 rankings is the place to start, however. Sexuality and gender identity don't really have too much relevance to golfing expertise other than that lesbians tend to be better golfers of course!
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Classic:lol:
Perhaps the way forward is to call it 'The UK's 100 Top Rated Courses As Appraised By Average Middle Aged Men'.
[TUK100TRCAABAMAM for short]
Classic:lol:
Perhaps the way forward is to call it 'The UK's 100 Top Rated Courses As Appraised By Average Middle Aged Men'.
[TUK100TRCAABAMAM for short]
I take objection to being described as an average middle-aged man, but I guess off 6 I would probably meet your new stringent panel criteria anyway...
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I take objection to being described as an average middle-aged man, but I guess off 6 I would probably meet your new stringent panel criteria anyway...
You'll do, now just get a few women on board............ please.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Goes without saying
