Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 2407103)

I play par 4's from greens, par 3's from whites and par 5's greens or whites depending on distance. All dependent on "the group"'s preferences.

Originally Posted by SHIBUMI (Post 2406451)

Just found this! Who Knew! The United States Golf Association has a formula to assist you in deciding what tee markers to play on any golf course. The first reason is the speed of play. A second hidden reason maybe for scoring. If you are playing a tee marker thats too long for you it's double and triple bogey time. If you are playing tee markers that are too easy it's bogey, par,and and birdie time or at least lower scores. Bottom line is that its based on how far you hit your driver.

There in lies the rub. Golfers exaggerate or out and out lie and fool themselves about this number. You have to be realistic for this to work. Its not your BEST drive its your average drive.

Here is how it plays out:
Average Drive 240............ 6720
Average Drive. 230........... 6440
Average Drive 220............. 6,160
Average Drive 210............ 5,880
Average Drive 200........... 5600
Average Drive 190.......... 5320
Average Drive 180.......... 5000
Average Drive. 170........ 4760
Average Drive. 150....... 4200
Average Drive under 150. take some golf lessons and play executive courses

On the PGA TOUR the average drive is 300 yards...thought that was high, but if true they should be playing 8,400 yard golf courses. So, because they play 7,000 to 7,500 yard golf courses
they should be shooting 15 to 22 under par for an event. And thats why.

It's also why golfers are looking for a magic driver instead of a magic swing. As Lee Trevino said, It takes 30 days for a new club to get to know you, then it starts acting like the old club.
Remember, the swing is the thing, quote from the 30's. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2407109)

How do you post that?