I agree with John from Maine regarding "reasonable" placement of pins on our greens, especially on the executives for one big reason, "speed of play".
I have golfed for a long time and they don't bother me too much but I feel for many of the "newbies", or less experienced, to the game, it causes them many challenges reading the green for speed,slope, etc. Especially if they end up playing on a Level 3 or 4 exec. course.
None of us like to go out and have to wait and wait for slower players. More "reasonable" pin placements that aren't so challenging, is one way to help golfers get their putts in quicker, and help improve speed up play. I know there are many other things that could improve speed of play, i.e. 1) Beginners, only playing Level 1 and 2 executive level courses; 2)More training for them on golf etiquette and slow play; 3) Practicing more; 4) Getting off the tee box and fairways quicker,(numerous things they could do here to help that part of their game); 5) Ambassadors that are a little more active it helping them to speed up their play with suggestions and directions, to list a few.
We are all there to have fun and improve our game. Friendlier pin placements by people who play the game might help.
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