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Old 03-06-2014, 10:33 AM
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I cannot speak to the exec courses,I do not play them. On the championship courses I have a few thoughts on slow play. Some golfers play the wrong tees. Some have no concept of ready golf.Some should not be playing the courses,they are not good enough. But the golf course designs themselves lead to much of the slow play,particularly the condition and shapes of the sandtraps. Many of the bunkers front the greens meaning no run-up shots. Many of them are too big. Those of us who do rake them can spend over a minute raking after a shot.(think 9th hole greenside Caroline) why a bunker that large? Also far too many fairway traps that slow play. Pin positions on certain holes lead to multiple 3 putts. The design of these courses does nothing to help a senior golfer play faster. I think the opposite is true.