[Fredman]

Nothing worse than being behind slow players. If you are hitting your ninth shot on a par 4, pick it up and move on

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

Be sure and use the yellow tee boxes. I also would suggest playing around 6:00 PM so you don't upset to many other golfers. It is also cheaper.

I agree... book a tee time after 4:10 (after the waves). It's cheaper and I think anyone playing at that time is more tolerant of people learning to play championship courses. There are a lot more couples at that time. Plus, I think she will be less stressed if it feels a little more relaxed.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

I agree... book a tee time after 4:10 (after the waves). It's cheaper and I think anyone playing at that time is more tolerant of people learning to play championship courses. There are a lot more couples at that time. Plus, I think she will be less stressed if it feels a little more relaxed.

Why does everyone assume someone learning to play golf on a Championship course is going to slow you down? My wife is a relatively new golfer and she is often wondering why we have to wait to hit our shots. She plays very fast and will pick up her ball if she is having a bad hole. I have had to wait for a long time for experienced golfers who refuse to stop searching for their lost ball because they don’t want to take a penalty stroke. And don’t even get me going on the foursome that does not play ready golf and treats every put as though it is to win the Masters.

[Medtrans]

Originally Posted by Fredman

Nothing worse than being behind slow players. If you are hitting your ninth shot on a par 4, pick it up and move on

Actually you should pick it up after your 7th shot on a par 4....Villages rule no more than 3 over par.

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Why does everyone assume someone learning to play golf on a Championship course is going to slow you down? My wife is a relatively new golfer and she is often wondering why we have to wait to hit our shots. She plays very fast and will pick up her ball if she is having a bad hole. I have had to wait for a long time for experienced golfers who refuse to stop searching for their lost ball because they don’t want to take a penalty stroke. And don’t even get me going on the foursome that does not play ready golf and treats every put as though it is to win the Masters.

I'm sorry. My point was to make her feel more comfortable. The OP asked about the best (more forgiving) course to play. I just asumed the OP wanted advice. Obviously I shouldn't have posted my suggestions. Thanks for setting me straight.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

I'm sorry. My point was to make her feel more comfortable. The OP asked about the best (more forgiving) course to play. I just asumed the OP wanted advice. Obviously I shouldn't have posted my suggestions. Thanks for setting me straight.

Northwoods, thank you for your post. It was a good reply to my op and did not warrant the sort of reply that you got.

[stan the man]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Yes, but not in TV.

This will be my first "thumbs up" for ALL of your posts

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Why does everyone assume someone learning to play golf on a Championship course is going to slow you down? My wife is a relatively new golfer and she is often wondering why we have to wait to hit our shots. She plays very fast and will pick up her ball if she is having a bad hole. I have had to wait for a long time for experienced golfers who refuse to stop searching for their lost ball because they don’t want to take a penalty stroke. And don’t even get me going on the foursome that does not play ready golf and treats every put as though it is to win the Masters.

No one is assuming that every new player plays slow. Responses were to a statement saying "Don't worry about the people behind you."

But in general, people who are new to golf, are going to take a lot more shots. They also often don't know where to stand or when it is their turn to play. It takes some time for them to learn these things. Unfortunately, some never do. But the first things that every new golfer should learn is to be considerate of the people around you and take care of the course.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Sorry but that statement needed to be addressed. It one of the basic tenets of proper golf course etiquette.

My post wasn’t directed at you, Doc. I had the same reaction as you did to the post you quoted! LOL! I just didn’t want the whole thread to turn in to nothing but complaints about slow golfers.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Medtrans

Actually you should pick it up after your 7th shot on a par 4....Villages rule no more than 3 over par.

I thought that it was double par. Six on a par three, eight on a par four and ten on a par five.

I don't know that it's a rule rather than a suggestion.

[Two Bills]

Quite a few of the Exec courses from the back tees are a good test for any beginner.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Quite a few of the Exec courses from the back tees are a good test for any beginner.

ALL of the executive courses are a good test for any beginner. In fact, other than driving, they are a good test for any golfer. It's simply a matter of how well you score. A good player can play an easy executive course and if he doesn't shoot even par or better, he's not happy. A beginner playing an easy executive course may be thrilled if they make a few bogies or a par.

I have a friend who was all excited because he made a birdie on an executive course. I don't play like I used to, but if I don't make a birdie in nine holes, I'm disappointed.

The test has to do with your expectations, not your ability.

The easiest course on the PGA tour is TPC Cromwell in Connecticut. But the players go there knowing that they are going to have to shoot three or four under just to make the cut. The hardest course is usually the US Open course. Players go there knowing that if they shoot even par, they might have a chance to win. At Cromwell they are going to need to shoot 24 under or so to win.

The easiest holes in relation to par for the tour players are par fives. But in relation to what all of the other players are doing, they are the most difficult. Players come to a 580 yard holes knowing that they need to make four in order to not lose ground.

Par is really irrelevant. The difficulty of a course is really irrelevant.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

...Par is really irrelevant. The difficulty of a course is really irrelevant.

In competitive golf, I totally agree. For a beginner trying to have some fun and learn the game, not so much!

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

ALL of the executive courses are a good test for any beginner. In fact, other than driving, they are a good test for any golfer. It's simply a matter of how well you score. A good player can play an easy executive course and if he doesn't shoot even par or better, he's not happy. A beginner playing an easy executive course may be thrilled if they make a few bogies or a par.

I have a friend who was all excited because he made a birdie on an executive course. I don't play like I used to, but if I don't make a birdie in nine holes, I'm disappointed.

The test has to do with your expectations, not your ability.

The easiest course on the PGA tour is TPC Cromwell in Connecticut. But the players go there knowing that they are going to have to shoot three or four under just to make the cut. The hardest course is usually the US Open course. Players go there knowing that if they shoot even par, they might have a chance to win. At Cromwell they are going to need to shoot 24 under or so to win.

The easiest holes in relation to par for the tour players are par fives. But in relation to what all of the other players are doing, they are the most difficult. Players come to a 580 yard holes knowing that they need to make four in order to not lose ground.

Par is really irrelevant. The difficulty of a course is really irrelevant.

I don't think the OP is trying to get his wife to qualify for the Pro Circuit, just test her game a little more!

[GreySkies]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Don't worry about the people behind you????? That is the worst piece of advice I've ever heard given to a golfer.

Yep, agree 100% most useless advice for Golfers 101

I am not a golfer but dated one for a time and remember the most talked about “golfer etiquette” topic which was always being courteous and allowing the faster players to “play through”.

I plan to learn golf in TV and as a newbie I know I would feel “pressured” if I had several other golfers waiting and watching me, a smile and a “Play through wave” is what I will do.