Golfanatic
Active Member
Wondering how you all feel about this program.
http://www.pga.com/pga-america/pga-...-tees-in-nationwide-tee-it-forward-initiative
I tried it once so far...move up one tee...and it did make a big difference given my drives are 190-200 yards or so since I wont use a driver much.
Only lost one ball in the water (ponds on both sides of this particular green and pretty close at that) the whole day.
Since I lost one ball instead of 3 or 4 I think my game was a bit quicker, so I think I spent a little less time holding up anyone behind me looking for a lost ball. Plus with my driving distance I was able to hit more greens in regulation than I would have from the other tees.
I certainly wish the stigma of playing forward tees were not a problem. I feel like this ego trip a lot of amateurs like me are on wanting to believe they drive 270 yards is a little ridiculous. Its ok to admit that you only hit it 225 on a good drive.
Seems like a really good idea that could possibly make the game a little easier on the short drivers like me, while still keeping the rest of the game pretty much as is....ie my subsequent shots down the fairway and onto the green still require the same skill and accuracy, so its not robbing the player of playing golf, just being realistic about his/her driving distance/ability.
Thoughts?
http://www.pga.com/pga-america/pga-...-tees-in-nationwide-tee-it-forward-initiative
I tried it once so far...move up one tee...and it did make a big difference given my drives are 190-200 yards or so since I wont use a driver much.
Only lost one ball in the water (ponds on both sides of this particular green and pretty close at that) the whole day.
Since I lost one ball instead of 3 or 4 I think my game was a bit quicker, so I think I spent a little less time holding up anyone behind me looking for a lost ball. Plus with my driving distance I was able to hit more greens in regulation than I would have from the other tees.
I certainly wish the stigma of playing forward tees were not a problem. I feel like this ego trip a lot of amateurs like me are on wanting to believe they drive 270 yards is a little ridiculous. Its ok to admit that you only hit it 225 on a good drive.
Seems like a really good idea that could possibly make the game a little easier on the short drivers like me, while still keeping the rest of the game pretty much as is....ie my subsequent shots down the fairway and onto the green still require the same skill and accuracy, so its not robbing the player of playing golf, just being realistic about his/her driving distance/ability.
Thoughts?