We have a competition as part of Captains Week (fun charity fundraising events) each year, where everyone plays 6 holes off each of the whites, yellows and reds
Therein lies the problem. Ego or peer group pressure is always going to come into play and unless golfers, not just seniors, but newer players etc are aware of the potential benefits of playing from forward markers they won't do it. I think there has to be an onus on clubs where forward tees are rated for men that they publicise and encourage people to use these markers
All our tees are rated for both sexes.
The only problem with encouraging widespread play of the frontmost and rearmost tees is that the teeing areas are smaller so excessive use can result in increased wear a particular problem on the foremost where irons are more regularly used.
All our tees are rated for both sexes.
The only problem with encouraging widespread play of the frontmost and rearmost tees is that the teeing areas are smaller so excessive use can result in increased wear a particular problem on the foremost where irons are more regularly used.
At one private club, they have just put permanent markers on the fairway (forward) to create a new rated "course", without installing any new permanent tee boxes. Juniors, and anyone else, can play from those markers - just tee off within two club-lengths and no nearer the hole than the marker. They get a lot of use and without much added expense. The club has 285 junior members - they are doing their part to introduce players to the game.
