[Rainger99]

I frequently see articles about golf tournaments for the championship courses and they have scrambles on executive courses.

Is there a tournament for the pitch and putts? It would be interesting to see who has the best short game in the Villages!

And if we did have a tournament, what do you think would be the winning score?

Justin Thomas had 11 birdies in the second round of the Players a couple of weeks ago. Would the winning score be lower than Justin's score on a regulation? Or higher?

[thelegges]

I doubt it, but you could start one on your own. It’s not really a short game, because you are hitting from the exact same place..off of a mat. So very little skill is involved. It’s not like hitting from the severe side slope off a green, or that sand trap with Fried egg landing.
We’re 5 minutes from a pitch & putt, yet have zero interest, unless the grandkids are visiting. Then it’s a 2 club carry strap, even our grandkids get bored with hitting the same club.

Unless it’s high season some get very little play. I think the idea was to get non golfers a starter option, or the older guys who need something shorter than green tees.

What is finally being noticed, the walk for older groups is too much up and down hills, making walking difficult, especially those with balance issues. Richmond, You have to play all 18, no bailing out since #9 isfarthest away from parking lot.

Word on the street is some may be converted to an executive course. One can only hope, because using two clubs doesn’t help with much improvement of the game. But just an opinion,

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by thelegges

One can only hope, because using two clubs doesn’t help with much improvement of the game. But just an opinion,

Most of the pitch and putt courses have holes ranging from 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 plus yards. I don’t think many golfers use only two clubs for those distances.

And I have seen people use drivers on pitch and putts.

It would be interesting to see what the low score would be.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Most of the pitch and putt courses have holes ranging from 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 plus yards. I don’t think many golfers use only two clubs for those distances.

And I have seen people use drivers on pitch and putts.

It would be interesting to see what the low score would be.

Gap wedge and putter would cover that.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Gap wedge and putter would cover that.

People seem to be getting off topic.

The question wasn’t how many clubs people used to play a pitch and putt.

The question was whether there is a tournament on the P&Ps.

[BPRICE1234]

I think it would be fun, definitely a precision type of tournament. I have played with those that think gap and putter is all you need, they struggle. Pride is your worst enemy.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by thelegges

I doubt it, but you could start one on your own. It’s not really a short game, because you are hitting from the exact same place..off of a mat. So very little skill is involved. It’s not like hitting from the severe side slope off a green, or that sand trap with Fried egg landing.
We’re 5 minutes from a pitch & putt, yet have zero interest, unless the grandkids are visiting. Then it’s a 2 club carry strap, even our grandkids get bored with hitting the same club.

Unless it’s high season some get very little play. I think the idea was to get non golfers a starter option, or the older guys who need something shorter than green tees.

What is finally being noticed, the walk for older groups is too much up and down hills, making walking difficult, especially those with balance issues. Richmond, You have to play all 18, no bailing out since #9 isfarthest away from parking lot.

Word on the street is some may be converted to an executive course. One can only hope, because using two clubs doesn’t help with much improvement of the game. But just an opinion,

Richmond is a fun pitch and putt. I played it once with one good knee and one bad one. There was maybe 2 benches along the way to stop because we had to wait behind two groups at around hole 6. I've since bought a three wheelie with a seat for any course.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

People seem to be getting off topic.

The question wasn’t how many clubs people used to play a pitch and putt.

The question was whether there is a tournament on the P&Ps.

Not off topic, but many are giving the answer to your question “ is there a tournament on a pitch and put? So far posters don’t see any reason for that event, explaining it wouldn’t be a challenge only needing a few clubs.

No there has never been a tournament on a pitch and put, since day one. Many will not hit off a mat, so there is that.

A golfer would only take a gap, can be hit easily to 100+ yards. Doesn’t take much to shorten a swing, adjust foot stance, slight change in hand position and club face to pop one short.

Our 90lb granddaughter can hit a gap 100yards, so 2 clubs is very doable.

Once a month 40 of us play money game on an executive with only 3 clubs. Sometimes you can choose, sometimes the 3 club choice is in the rules. Think executive with 2 par 4…what 3 clubs?
That is a challenge, for competition, with a very large learning curve of quick thinking.

I would suggest like others. Post a sign up, you might get a few responses.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Not off topic, but many are giving the answer to your question “ is there a tournament on a pitch and put? So far posters don’t see any reason for that event, explaining it wouldn’t be a challenge only needing a few clubs.

No there has never been a tournament on a pitch and put, since day one. Many will not hit off a mat, so there is that.

A golfer would only take a gap, can be hit easily to 100+ yards. Doesn’t take much to shorten a swing, adjust foot stance, slight change in hand position and club face to pop one short.

Our 90lb granddaughter can hit a gap 100yards, so 2 clubs is very doable.

Once a month 40 of us play money game on an executive with only 3 clubs. Sometimes you can choose, sometimes the 3 club choice is in the rules. Think executive with 2 par 4…what 3 clubs?
That is a challenge, for competition, with a very large learning curve of quick thinking.

I would suggest like others. Post a sign up, you might get a few responses.

Ever put a foot wedge in the rules?:

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

I think it would be fun, definitely a precision type of tournament. I have played with those that think gap and putter is all you need, they struggle. Pride is your worst enemy.

The average LPGA Tour Player, hits a Gap Wedge approximately 97 yards. (Gapping is 9-11 yards, the chart shows up to a PW).

[GreggC69]

I am not aware of any but think it would be fun. I play both executive and championship, and have done tournaments on both. I have played all the pitch and putts and while I agree with others that I carry two clubs for the round, I still think an occasional competition of some sort would be fun. I disagree that there is "no skill involved" in pitch and putt. It's not a game of luck so not sure what would be the explanation for someone shooting a 40 and someone shooting a 54. Highly doubt anyone on here has, or could, shoot less than 40. I'd play.

[Rwirish]

No, it is not golf. It is pitch and putt.

[coleprice]

No. There are no tournaments played at any of The Villages 4 Pitch & Putt golf courses. But, it would be fun there was one for The Villages' residents. My wife and I play a Pitch & Putt golf course once a week to improve our short games and this has lowered both of our golf scores. Plus, it's nice to walk the 18 short holes in Florida's beautiful climate.

[Bilyclub]

Hate the mats. Have fun with the tournament that will never happen.

[phylt]

I JUST KNEW!!! After seeing the Thread title, that some would scoff at this.

The Champ players scoff at Executive play.

The Champ and Executive scoff at P&P.

I find it appalling when folks look down at others. Easy example is some of the previous responses.

Mat play - So what? No chewed up grounds to drive from. Shorter holes - So what? good short game practice. Only 2 clubs - So wrong. Depends upon the skill and ability of the golfer.

P&P is GREAT for short game practice and FUN. P&P is relaxing and can be challenging for some. It's a nice walk for 9 or 18 holes.

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