Tag Archives: Distance
Golf’s Distance Debate
By Jason Sanchez GM at Maple Hill Golf Ben Hogan once said that golf is a game of sportsmanship, technique, mental game, and strategy. Fast forward to today and you can argue that playing the right equipment should be added to Hogan’s list. Tiger Woods has made many courses look like pitch and putt courses since he entered the tour in 1997, and countless other players have followed […]
Which Tees Should You Play?
Selecting the right overall distance only adds enjoyment to the game By Chris Mile Owner, Miles of Golf, Ypsilanti I have wanted to tackle this subject for some time because it is a real big deal, and I have seen some half-baked answers to this question. In my book, every golfer should have the opportunity […]
Tee Yardages are Out of Range for Many Seniors
By Janina Parrott Jacobs As golfers age, there are normally two consequences: distance goes down and scores go up. Tee yardages mastered years ago are now out of range, and even the most forward set can still be formidable, making those birdies and pars less attainable. The golf industry and course architects have made great […]
Golf Distance Rules Can Learn From Other Sports
Guest Opinion By Terry Moore The USGA and the R & A, golf’s rule-making bodies, are not waiting nervously for my opinion on the distance debate surrounding the game. But here it goes in brief: something needs to be done at the elite golfer level to roll back distance in order to maintain the traditional dimensions […]