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MrChip72 03-16-2024 06:37 PM

Where are the easiest of the championship courses?
 
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

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Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2312039)
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

Easiest courses
 
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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 2312040)
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/pdfD...B5B472CCB78%7D

kkingston57 03-17-2024 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2312039)
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

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2312446)
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

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2312072)
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.

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2312091)
Or you can use the slope and rating

https://www.golfthevillages.com/pdfD...B5B472CCB78%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

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2312474)
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.


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