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Shanks [Member] in response to: Should a golf course's 18th be hard or easy?

Shanks [Member] — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:18:35 +0000

If it's a real tough course, I think a birdie hole is in order. If not so tough, the 18th ought to be a nice risk/reward hole. Point is, I think the finish should be fun to leave a good taste in your mouth.

Ron Mon [Member] in response to: Should a golf course's 18th be hard or easy?

Ron Mon [Member] — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:31:43 +0000

If you two were on the championship tees, you got what you paid for. You're not supposed to carry the hazard if you're a mortal...I like a tough finisher with a bail-out, or an easy finisher with a hidden hazard for the over-confident.

Brandon Tucker [Member] in response to: Should a golf course's 18th be hard or easy?

Brandon Tucker [Member] — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:17:09 +0000

Favorite 18th of all time? Old Course at St. Andrews. It's only about 340 yards and you can swing for the fences because the fairway is so wide.

But I bogeyed it cuz of that dang Valley 'o Sin - ate up my pitch shot. What fun though.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Should a golf course's 18th be hard or easy?

Shanks [Member] — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:58:04 +0000

It sounds like you & BTuck played the course - for what I assume was the first time - by eyeballing instead of using a yardage book. Tsk, tsk. Real nice track, tho.