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How long are you Par 3s?
- Thread starter Imurg
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Orikoru
Tour Winner
I do like a nice short par 3 occasionally. I don't like courses where there's four par 3s but they're all over 175 yards. As you say, we have a decent mix, although no really long ones.
When you hear the pro's speak, they do not like long par 3's. When you hear commentators speak, they do not like long par 3's. When you hear amateurs talk about it, they do not like long par 3's.
What idiot keeps producing long par 3's? Who are they for? Is it just the ego of a course club saying how long and tough it is?
What idiot keeps producing long par 3's? Who are they for? Is it just the ego of a course club saying how long and tough it is?
drewster
Tour Rookie
I hate par 3s , but to play along ours from the whites are,
6th 162
9th 172
12th 192
14th 191 (si 17)
Because of prevailing wind direction, you can end up using the same club on 9, 12 and 14 which makes it quite dull. 14 especially is the worst hole on our course and is just a glorified link between 13 and 15 and is a tough par without a shot. We are absolutely crying out for a 120-140 yard par 3 , with adequate defences and requiring pin point accuracy.
6th 162
9th 172
12th 192
14th 191 (si 17)
Because of prevailing wind direction, you can end up using the same club on 9, 12 and 14 which makes it quite dull. 14 especially is the worst hole on our course and is just a glorified link between 13 and 15 and is a tough par without a shot. We are absolutely crying out for a 120-140 yard par 3 , with adequate defences and requiring pin point accuracy.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I don't mind the odd 200 yard par 3, if there's one on the course and the others are shorter, say. But any longer than that and I start having to use a driver to get there, which doesn't feel like a 'proper' par 3 to me, somehow.
I feel like a par 3 should be a test of the accuracy of your shorter clubs off the tee, not just using a driver to get it up as far as possible like you would on a standard par 4.
Yup. That is what the most memorable ones I have played are like. Driver, 3 wood, rescue etc all get tested on par 4 and 5's. Leave the par 3's to the shorter irons, test the accuracy with them. Long 3's are just a chore.
JonnyGutteridge
Newbie
From the tips @ Hindhead;
3rd; 193 yards (SI. 9)
6th; 153 yards (SI. 17)
8th; 233 yards (SI. 13)
10th; 173 yards (SI. 14)
15th; 130 yards (SI. 18)
The 3rd is the hardest par 3 i've ever played, hitting a long iron with danger everywhere - if you miss the green, you're likely looking at a 5.
The 6th is a massively elevated tee, plays about 125 yards.
8th is a joke - frequently plays into-wind, but if you're long of the flag then you're dead because the green is so severe and fast that it doesn't hold the downhill chip/putt, so people are more likely to lay-up than hit a driver.
3rd; 193 yards (SI. 9)
6th; 153 yards (SI. 17)
8th; 233 yards (SI. 13)
10th; 173 yards (SI. 14)
15th; 130 yards (SI. 18)
The 3rd is the hardest par 3 i've ever played, hitting a long iron with danger everywhere - if you miss the green, you're likely looking at a 5.
The 6th is a massively elevated tee, plays about 125 yards.
8th is a joke - frequently plays into-wind, but if you're long of the flag then you're dead because the green is so severe and fast that it doesn't hold the downhill chip/putt, so people are more likely to lay-up than hit a driver.
Curls
Journeyman Pro
5th: 179, SI 13. A flat hole with trees left and (pretty tame) bunkers right, it plays down and left to right wind, so a difficult target to hold for faders with a mid iron.
12th: 138, SI 14.My least favourite hole, fairly unprotected except that it plays over a copse of trees, can be anything from an AW to a 6 iron depending on the wind and whilst into is relatively easy, it's impossible to get on front half of the green if downwind (even for our ninjas).
15th: 208 (can play 230), SI 12. Usually into wind, a long green with deep bunker right and long bunker left. It's a brute, shorter hitters lay up if they have any sense.
If you play these 3 in level par you're a very happy bunny. I'd take +1 going out (as would many others). Our 2s are usually split 6 or 7 ways in a field of 100+
12th: 138, SI 14.My least favourite hole, fairly unprotected except that it plays over a copse of trees, can be anything from an AW to a 6 iron depending on the wind and whilst into is relatively easy, it's impossible to get on front half of the green if downwind (even for our ninjas).
15th: 208 (can play 230), SI 12. Usually into wind, a long green with deep bunker right and long bunker left. It's a brute, shorter hitters lay up if they have any sense.
If you play these 3 in level par you're a very happy bunny. I'd take +1 going out (as would many others). Our 2s are usually split 6 or 7 ways in a field of 100+
Shooter McPowick
Head Pro
2nd 159
8th 184
11th 162
16th 163
8th 184
11th 162
16th 163
lukeysafc100
Head Pro
At Brancepeth Castle GC
We've got 5 par 3s and they are all beauties. Score well on the par 3s and you've had a good round!
2nd - 135
5th - 218
9th - 202
10th -190
15th - 157
Check out our video fly-overs
http://www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk/page.aspx?pid=30968
We've got 5 par 3s and they are all beauties. Score well on the par 3s and you've had a good round!
2nd - 135
5th - 218
9th - 202
10th -190
15th - 157
Check out our video fly-overs
http://www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk/page.aspx?pid=30968
Garush34
Journeyman Pro
We have 3, 148, 161 and 198. The second plays a couple of clubs down hill. None of them are forced carries or much trouble around them.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
They look stunning. My girlfriend's parents live no more than 10 minutes for there. If I get my clubs over I will surely be dropping you a PM
lukeysafc100
Head Pro
They look stunning. My girlfriend's parents live no more than 10 minutes for there. If I get my clubs over I will surely be dropping you a PM
anytime - you'd enjoy it!
They look stunning. My girlfriend's parents live no more than 10 minutes for there. If I get my clubs over I will surely be dropping you a PM
It does look the part. It shows the benefit of a really good fly over video as well. The 2nd hole is the standout one for me.
I think I would be packing plenty of balls if playing there, although looking at your h/c that is less relevant for you.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Good man. :thup: thank god the rest of the course is a little kinder yardage wise or it would be carnage. Lol
Looks like a stunning place to play your golf.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
2. 171
4. 212
9. 187
11. 197
15. 161
If I could change one thing about our course, it would be to take 20 yards off the 4th and the 11th, they are just too long for a lot of players to reach with anything other than a driver.
4. 212
9. 187
11. 197
15. 161
If I could change one thing about our course, it would be to take 20 yards off the 4th and the 11th, they are just too long for a lot of players to reach with anything other than a driver.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
A bit long overall for me. I think every course should have one 120-odd yard hole just for variety.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
1. 236 (downhill to a green sloping away - a pig of a hole to start on ...)
6. 152
9. 143
12. 190
14. 186
6. 152
9. 143
12. 190
14. 186
lukeysafc100
Head Pro
The 9th is out stand out hole. although not my favourite - the green is lightening fast in the summer. 3 putt is a regular!
lukeysafc100
Head Pro
thanks buddy, yeah we're lucky that we have a classic Harry colt designed course. Its great fun and always a challenge!
