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Originally Posted by tomwed
It depends on what your goals are?
[I'm assuming you can keep up with the group in front of you.]
If you just want to have a good time play from the closer tees. For me that would be gold.
If you want to improve your game play from the longer tees, don't improve the lie and putt out.
I haven't improved very much in 50 years and I can't explain why I keep trying. But I think that's part of the addiction. I don't get angry or care how anyone else in my group is playing [assuming they are keeping up].
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tomwed: you have touched on a part of the problem. We have some folks who take this game very seriously, play it well and with the bravado that comes with it, and some who view it as fun...passing the time.
I am indeed a stickler for ready play, rules of the game and good golf etiquette but the strict regimentation attempted to be imposed by USGA, PGA ,local clubs,and some golfers upon others is taking the joy out of the game.
First of all what % of golfers in The Villages actually and consistently hit the green on one (executive) or two strokes (championship par 4)? I have played with a few who can but not most and even those guys often end up with three putts. etc etc etc (hitting a long ball v. hitting a well targeted ball)
As to executive course some may require "play it forward" and some not. Pelican is a prime example where if a golfer can't hit a long ball then it would be wise to move forward.
I do not believe people should be concerned about what tees other golfers choose. In that same vein I believe golfers have an obligation to utilize "in the pocket" when appropriate because the last thing I want to hear from a golfer is "I ain't giving up" as they hit their upteenth shot.
Its the "absolutes" many of us have trouble dealing with and so I say with a "friendly intent" you play your game and I will play mine