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Originally Posted by drperreault@mchsi.com
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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1. Most beginners (and probably a % of "seasoned" executive course golfers) have no idea what you're talking about or don't care; they're just looking for a tee time anywhere.
2. Training on golf etiquette and slow play? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
3. Practicing more? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Very few of them will ever give up that stiff arm backswing with the club pointed almost straight up in the air, their body sliding backward and looking like a ballerina coming up on the toes of their left foot; their downswing then starts with the forward slide while attempting to get the left heel back down all the while keeping their arms stiff and swiping at the ball pushing a worm burner dead right travelling maybe 50yds. Have I gotten their swing pretty spot on?
4. Every time the carts stop, conversations begin regarding absolutely nothing relevant about golf, or even life in general.
5. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Ambassadors treat players with the utmost respect and make suggestions in the most gentlest way and people will postpone getting that after round drink to complain to the golf shop about how disrespectful the ambassadors were to them.
A large % of the guys that cut the pins probably never play the game.