Par 6

[Piece]

Saw a ditty on the box this morning about a par 6 that's just come into play at Hamptworth Golf Club, in the New Forest. You get a certificate for net birdies or above.

Anyone played it?

Would you like your course to introduce a par 6?

 

[winty57]

How long is it?

 

[woody69]

How long is it?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Hamptworth+Golf+Club,+par+6

 

[Piece]

How long is it?

The Beast is 666 yards long

 

[ShankyBoy]

Nice addition, bet that will bring in some extra golfers, I'd like to have a go.

 

[john0]

Great chance of an albatros for the long hitters on this forum

 

[dewsweeper]

Saw a ditty inn the box this morning about a par 6 that's just come into play at Hamptworth Golf Club, in the New Forest. You get a certificate for net birdies or above.

Anyone played it?

Would you like your course to introduce a par 6?

We already have 4 par sixes on our course and 4 par sevens!
At least they are to me now I am in my dotage.
Dewsweeper

 

[srixon 1]

There used to be one at Dewstow that I played once, and managed a bogey. That hole has gone now along with the course.

Was just a slog and not something I would want to play every round.

 

[rksquire]

Used to be a par 6 at Bright Castle - 735 yards, but they had to reduce it to a modest 615 yard par 5 for handicap / rules compliance issues. Nobody reaching that (735) in 2 - especially as the tee shot played uphill.

 

[duncan mackie]

Met one on a municipal course in Edinburgh during my introduction week many decades ago...Don't know if it's still there?

Length and par are there least relevant aspects of what makes a good golf hole in my opinion.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

My mates club - The Players Club outside Bristol can set up a Championship course of 7716yds

par 75, counting the 8th Hole a par 6 which measuring 727 yards was the 13th longest hole in the world.

 

[Duckster]

The Beast is 666 yards long

Driver, wedge.

 

[Duckster]

My mates club - The Players Club outside Bristol can set up a Championship course of 7716yds

par 75, counting the 8th Hole a par 6 which measuring 727 yards was the 13th longest hole in the world.

Bit harder.

Driver, 9i........

 

[MendieGK]

Bit harder.

Driver, 9i........

Its only played off that tee once a year. I hit 3 wood, 3wood, 5iron this year.

When we play the championship course (once a month), its normally about 650yds. Apparently (blow my own trumpet time) i'm one of very few to have knocked it on in two. Driver 3wood to 15ft - 3putts!!! well done Sam!

 

[DCB]

Used to be a par 6 at Bright Castle - 735 yards, but they had to reduce it to a modest 615 yard par 5 for handicap / rules compliance issues. Nobody reaching that (735) in 2 - especially as the tee shot played uphill.

Played there a few years back and stood on the back tee on that hole looking at the tree lined uphill tee shot and just laughed.

 

[Norrin Radd]

666yds is indeed a beast,but, i would much rather play a risk and reward par four of about 325yds ,with a tricky green and defences all round .much more interesting than boom with the driver boom with a three wood boom with another three wood and five iron just to reach .

 

[garyinderry]

Think they should feature on the pro circuit more often. instead of gimmy birdies on drive mid iron par 5's. I enjoy watching the pros have to reach for the timber with varying results.

 

[ScienceBoy]

666yds is indeed a beast,but, i would much rather play a risk and reward par four of about 325yds ,with a tricky green and defences all round .much more interesting than boom with the driver boom with a three wood boom with another three wood and five iron just to reach .

Same here, would rather play 4500-6000 yard courses with tight challenging holes than long courses defended mostly by length.

 

[Three]

Can't really see how it's a par 6 at 666 yards.
You don't have to be a monster to hit 250, 230 and 180, seems fairly similar to a 430 yards par 4 in proportion.

 

[Tongo]

Nice addition, bet that will bring in some extra golfers, I'd like to have a go.

Hamptworth's not far from me and it will tempt me to go along and play!