I have seldom played 9 holes of golf until I came to the villages. The only time I will play 9 holes up north was when I played with real beginners. It has always been 18 holes with the guys or couples golf few times a year. I used to play three or four times consecutively going on excursions to Myrtle Beach and other places a few times a year. No more. For a while 6400 yards was a norm. No more. I need below 6000 yards to enjoy. We jokingly say old seniors should be 15 holes a round as those last four holes are trying especially long par 5s. So in a nut shell, I enjoy 9 holes executive courses very much now. My aim is to hit mid30s or below and the hope is to get better with the approach shot. My distance is in the toilet so pitch and put is the name of the game. In reality, I don't need 14 clubs as most clubs go the same distance which isn't much but my ego keeps me carrying those 14 clubs.
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