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MrChip72
03-16-2024, 06:37 PM
I've been in TV less than 2 years. I've been recovering from an injury and have been playing the executives but want to get out there and start playing the championship courses now that I'm doing ok. I want to start out trying some that will be a little easier on my body to ease into things. Any suggestions?

kcrazorbackfan
03-16-2024, 06:38 PM
I've been in TV less than 2 years. I've been recovering from an injury and have been playing the executives but want to get out there and start playing the championship courses now that I'm doing ok. I want to start out trying some that will be a little easier on my body to ease into things. Any suggestions?

Probably Southern Oaks, wide open big fairways.

Paul1934
03-16-2024, 07:03 PM
Probably Southern Oaks, wide open big fairways.

Try almost any course near you. Just move up on the tees. On green v white, you are probably past any serious danger and as you get more comfortable, move back.

Leave the societal pressures aside. I have for years played an assortment of tees. Whether it is forward or back they are just tees and present different versions of the same course. Eliminates “habit golf” where you could probably play with 5 clubs because you play the same tees=same course and presents different challenges.

tophcfa
03-16-2024, 08:50 PM
I find Mallory (skip the Caroline 9) and Bonifay to be easier than the other courses. At least that’s what the scorecard indicates when playing those courses.

Papa_lecki
03-16-2024, 10:33 PM
Or you can use the slope and rating

https://www.golfthevillages.com/pdfData/sendpdf.asp?pdfid=%7B1491B3E5-0D0F-4E22-BAB2-BB5B472CCB78%7D

kkingston57
03-17-2024, 05:32 PM
I've been in TV less than 2 years. I've been recovering from an injury and have been playing the executives but want to get out there and start playing the championship courses now that I'm doing ok. I want to start out trying some that will be a little easier on my body to ease into things. Any suggestions?

Easiest are probably the front 9 on Orange Blossom and front nine on Tierra Del Sol. Back nines on both different story

BrianL99
03-17-2024, 06:18 PM
Easiest are probably the front 9 on Orange Blossom and front nine on Tierra Del Sol. Back nines on both different story

I don't know what Tees your thinking of, but I think I'd look closer at the Course Rating & Slope at TDS. I doubt many Golfers would agree that the Front 9 at TDS is one of the easiest 9 holes in TV. The Front 9 plays 3200+ yards from the Blue Tees & 2900 from the Whites. I think that's the longest 9 holes in TV. The back 9 is significantly shorter.

golfing eagles
03-17-2024, 06:57 PM
I find Mallory (skip the Caroline 9) and Bonifay to be easier than the other courses. At least that’s what the scorecard indicates when playing those courses.

Or you can use the slope and rating

https://www.golfthevillages.com/pdfData/sendpdf.asp?pdfid=%7B1491B3E5-0D0F-4E22-BAB2-BB5B472CCB78%7D

The slope and rating would indicate that Destin to Ft. Walton at Bonifay are among the most difficult courses in TV.

tophcfa
03-17-2024, 07:40 PM
The slope and rating would indicate that Destin to Ft. Walton at Bonifay are among the most difficult courses in TV.

I guess my post was misleading. When I said Bonifay was easy based on the scorecard, I was referring to the scores I have had on that course, not the courses published statistics. I think I score well on that course because I like the three par 3, 4, & 5 setup on two of the nines.

Southwest737
03-18-2024, 05:03 AM
Hacienda Hills. Lakes to Oaks.

Rwirish
03-18-2024, 05:10 AM
No question, Orange Blossom.

dewilson58
03-18-2024, 05:36 AM
All courses in TV are easy from the White Tees forward.

:gc:

GeveS
03-18-2024, 06:14 AM
My lowest scores have been on Hacienda Hills.

Psacc0
03-18-2024, 06:33 AM
Play the friendly tees. :)

bobmarc
03-18-2024, 08:14 AM
I'm in charge of a group of 12-15 guys. We play green tees as average age is 80. Without a doubt the scores are always the best on Hacienda and Cane Garden.

tophcfa
03-18-2024, 08:49 AM
All courses in TV are easy from the White Tees forward.

:gc:

I get reminded of that every year when I go back up north and my scores go north as well. The Villages courses are much easier if you have a decent bunker game and learn to read the grain on the greens.

kkingston57
03-18-2024, 10:18 AM
I'm in charge of a group of 12-15 guys. We play green tees as average age is 80. Without a doubt the scores are always the best on Hacienda and Cane Garden.

Must be a lot of straight hitters.

TomSpasm
03-18-2024, 12:51 PM
My stats from years ago show the easiest (from the Blues) are Belle Glade, Orange Blossom, Cane, and Hacienda. Played Hacienda Palms/Lakes yesterday and it's in excellent condition, best fairways I've played on in a long time.

Dgodin
03-18-2024, 02:14 PM
Chula Vista, unfortunately closed now fir maintenance, was my choice when I took a handicapped guest for a round. No rises at either the t box or green wide enough fairways.
What is your criteria?

golfing eagles
03-18-2024, 02:18 PM
Chula Vista, unfortunately closed now fir maintenance, was my choice when I took a handicapped guest for a round. No rises at either the t box or green wide enough fairways.
What is your criteria?

Not my criteria, since I like a challenge, however:

The criteria of the OP was the easiest CHAMPIONSHIP course, not pitch and putts.

Reading---it's not just for breakfast any more :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

BrianL99
03-18-2024, 02:29 PM
Not my criteria, since I like a challenge, however:

The criteria of the OP was the easiest CHAMPIONSHIP course, not pitch and putts.

Reading---it's not just for breakfast any more :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:


Take a ride over to Black Diamond or Southern Hills Plantation.

Monday Qualifying for the Valspar is at Southern Hills today. They're not playing it all the way back. It will probably take 64-65 to Qualify.

Edit: Already a 64 in the house from Richy Werenski, a "Big Break" winner. Tommy Two Gloves (he's a hoot and another Big Break winner)) is in at 67 and won't make it.