This past Tuesday a friend and I played Bacall. The tee time system assigned another pair to the foursome. Both of these guys had to be in their mid-80's. They informed us that they would be playing from the green tees, and they did.
They probably averaged 6 shots per hole. After two holes one of them, Ed, suggested we might enjoy the game more if we didn't always try to make the green off the tee. I hit my next tee shot into a large trap and it me 2 shots and a hand ball to get out.
We thoroughly enjoyed playing with these guys. They stopped after 6 holes. The starter and ambassador knew them by name. I'd like to think I might enjoy the same status when I am their age and, hopefully, still playing.
The game should be fun and not just based on time or ability.
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