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D.Lawrence 08-19-2019 08:03 AM
150 yard post on northern courses
 
The posts need to be placed back because, it speeds up play, it shows you where the fairway is, it provides a Target and reference point , on inclement weather days, you can see where your ball is and know which club you need before you walk out to your ball. Why are the people making the changes on this are not listening ?? The posts speed up play and helps the cash flow!!!!

Marathon Man 08-19-2019 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by D.Lawrence (Post 1674489)
The posts need to be placed back because, it speeds up play, it shows you where the fairway is, it provides a Target and reference point , on inclement weather days, you can see where your ball is and know which club you need before you walk out to your ball. Why are the people making the changes on this are not listening ?? The posts speed up play and helps the cash flow!!!!
Have you asked them about it? Maybe you will learn that there is a reason.

tophcfa 08-19-2019 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 1674511)
Have you asked them about it? Maybe you will learn that there is a reason.
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Originally Posted by D.Lawrence (Post 1674489)
The posts need to be placed back because, it speeds up play, it shows you where the fairway is, it provides a Target and reference point , on inclement weather days, you can see where your ball is and know which club you need before you walk out to your ball. Why are the people making the changes on this are not listening ?? The posts speed up play and helps the cash flow!!!!
Agree, I like the posts, especially as something to aim for off the T. An ambassador at Lopez told me the course pro had them removed because he thought the course was more aesthetically pleasing. I disagree.

ColdNoMore 08-19-2019 12:14 PM
Given that a large % of regular golfers now have range finders, or at least play with someone who does and that the fairway markers are still in place (red/white/blue/gold)...I personally don't see the problem.

Not to mention, that even a 5-10 yard difference in yardage...probably won't really make a difference to the 'average' golfer.

And if you're good enough so that it does...you probably already have a range finder. :shrug:

Chi-Town 08-19-2019 12:57 PM
I say keep the markers until I get a cart with a GPS screen.

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Fredman 08-19-2019 04:35 PM
Posts on golf course
 
Leave the posts it speeds up play. No need to check gps or those range finders.

Marathon Man 08-19-2019 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Fredman (Post 1674641)
Leave the posts it speeds up play. No need to check gps or those range finders.
I find myself checking my gps even on a course with yard markers unless I am right next to one. Not because I need to, but because it has become part of my routine. Takes about five seconds.

I like the markers. When I play a course that does not have them, I notice that they are not there, but it's no big deal. Just different.

JoMar 08-19-2019 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1674583)
I say keep the markers until I get a cart with a GPS screen.

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Several aps for smart phones that will give you great course awareness are available.

kcrazorbackfan 08-19-2019 07:45 PM
They’re all getting ready to be gone....

Chi-Town 08-19-2019 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1674659)
Several aps for smart phones that will give you great course awareness are available.
I know. I have SkyDroid. But have you ever played a course that has a fairly large screen in their carts? Makes life easy and faster rounds. You can even order food to be ready at the turn.

5 Key Benefits Golf Cart GPS Tagmarshal can Offer

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Topspinmo 08-19-2019 10:20 PM
Most golfer’s around here it takes 2 drives to get 150 yards!:ohdear:


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