Who gets scared about course yardage?

[harpo_72]

Seriously who does? I don't, I always figured its snakes and ladders, places where you can lose stuff and there a holes where you gain stuff.
Also if you divide 7000 yards by 18, that would give you a load of reachable par 4s. Yes I know geography plays it part that isn't on the yardage chart though.

 

[Imurg]

Also if you divide 7000 yards by 18, that would give you a load of reachable par 4s. .

You also get some bloody long par 3's..............

 

[ColchesterFC]

You also get some bloody long par 3's..............

But some bloody good eagle opportunities on the Par 5's

 

[harpo_72]

You also get some bloody long par 3's..............

Yeah but you have the distance in your bag to get to a place which can minimise the damage? Also as stated par 5s eagle chances if not birdies etc.. If all a course has to ramp it's overall yardage with a couple of 220y + par 3s it will have a few easy chances, you just have to see them.

 

[lyden]

Long certainly not but long and tight I'm in trouble.

 

[NWJocko]

Doesn't really matter it's more about how the distance is distributed.

Look at Merion, everyone looked at the yardage and thought it would get ripped a new one, but 2 of the par 3's were over 250yards and some long par 4's in there also. The shorter par 4's weren't a walkover either.

 

[Imurg]

Doesn't really matter it's more about how the distance is distributed.

Look at Merion, everyone looked at the yardage and thought it would get ripped a new one, but 2 of the par 3's were over 250yards and some long par 4's in there also. The shorter par 4's weren't a walkover either.

Wasn't there a par 3 of around 100 yards too.....?

 

[NWJocko]

Wasn't there a par 3 of around 100 yards too.....?

I'd imagine there must have been given the total yardage, was it not over a stream at the from of the green?

Just an example of where short was perceived to be easy, total yardage can be misinterpreted IMO

 

[garyinderry]

long courses tend to be wide. I don't mind this. more room to go wild off the tee. 450 yard par 4's is the thing I don't like. also not a fan of really long par 3's. there are just a struggle for most normal hitters.

 

[harpo_72]

Merion was also cut in properly, it made the normal game of smack it and damn the consequence difficult. Playing with a plan and having a short game is the key, also not being over awed there will bail outs..

 

[harpo_72]

long courses tend to be wide. I don't mind this. more room to go wild off the tee. 450 yard par 4's is the thing I don't like. also not a fan of really long par 3's. there are just a struggle for most normal hitters.

You have an Adams super XTD hybrid.. Why be scared? Drill a 2 iron, you carry it so you must be able to hit it.

 

[garyinderry]

I didn't say I am scared them. I just don't like having to go at a green from such long distance. its very hard to hit a target from over 200. its even harder to get it close to the pin.

the 2 iron is for 2nd shots on par 5's. simply it gets it down the fairway a good distance with plenty of run. also stays twice as low as any hybrid. perfect in the wind. it may have to be put away for the winter when the course gets soggy.

the xtd goes a fair distance too.

these long clubs are great for distance but hitting them accurately at a pin is something I struggle to do.


this is not just a problem for us. when you watch the pros get the long clubs out they can be as wild as anyone. they are just hitting them from a lot further out. its all relative though.

 

[garyinderry]

add a strong wind into any soft 7000 yard course and you are really up against it.

 

[harpo_72]

Expectation plays it part, my idea of exceptable maybe your idea of a bad shot. At 210+yards on the green is great in my opinion, my putter can get to work, no delicate chips etc. just off in the fringe is good as well. Sometimes just wondering off with a bogey is a result as well ..

 

[harpo_72]

add a strong wind into any soft 7000 yard course and you are really up against it.

Can I borrow your 2 iron :lol:

 

[garyinderry]

its a long old day hitting numerous +210 yard approaches. i've been there!



long courses tend to have bigger greens so its not all bad!

 

[garyinderry]

Can I borrow your 2 iron :lol:

make sure you look after it ! ive only had it for a month. I took it out for a bit of craic and it hasn't left the bag!

 

[JustOne]

I just play what's in front of me.......... then add on a bit and go totally pear-shaped

 

[USER1999]

Up to about 7200 is fine. Much more than that and it's a slog, and I'm unlikely to come in on h/cap.

Isn't there a course on Sweden at 8000+

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Also if you divide 7000 yards by 18, that would give you a load of reachable par 4s. Yes I know geography plays it part that isn't on the yardage chart though.

I would not feel too confident playing 18 x 380 yard holes as I don't hit forum distances.