The two other recent threads got me to thinking about why I like certain courses and others don't. I'd like to know what you guys think. I'm not asking for specific courses, but what appeals to you and your game. For the sake of argument, course conditions are perfect.(I suppose green speed is fair game)
My golf bio: Left Handed. I am a 9 handicap. I hit my driver 280 on a good day but usually 255-260. I'm pretty comfortable inside 150 but long irons should be used to stoke a fireplace. Slightly above average putter. I can work the ball both directions, but am much more comfortable right to left.
Here is what I like in a course:
1. I like to realize at the end of the round that I used 11 or 12 of my clubs(and I don't mind driver taken out of play on a few holes).
2. No more than 2 blind shots in a round. Ever. Big fan of terrain changes but it really slows down some courses.
3. At least one risk reward par 4 and a reachable par 5 or two.
4. I enjoy challenging greens just not to the point that they are a courses only/primary defense. Fast is good, but not when you putt over a buried Volkswagen.
5. One 200+ par 3. And one little 125 yarder with a tucked pin surrounded by alligators and lava.
6. I enjoy a few doglegs, but don't make me keep my left(or right) blinker on all day.
7. After I play a course the first time, I actually enjoy knowing on 2-3 tee shots or lay ups that I played into the designers trap(looking at you Nicklaus). Makes me want to have another shot at it.
8. Most important, a friendly bev cart gal that shows up every 4 holes selling $2.50 beers!
My golf bio: Left Handed. I am a 9 handicap. I hit my driver 280 on a good day but usually 255-260. I'm pretty comfortable inside 150 but long irons should be used to stoke a fireplace. Slightly above average putter. I can work the ball both directions, but am much more comfortable right to left.
Here is what I like in a course:
1. I like to realize at the end of the round that I used 11 or 12 of my clubs(and I don't mind driver taken out of play on a few holes).
2. No more than 2 blind shots in a round. Ever. Big fan of terrain changes but it really slows down some courses.
3. At least one risk reward par 4 and a reachable par 5 or two.
4. I enjoy challenging greens just not to the point that they are a courses only/primary defense. Fast is good, but not when you putt over a buried Volkswagen.
5. One 200+ par 3. And one little 125 yarder with a tucked pin surrounded by alligators and lava.
6. I enjoy a few doglegs, but don't make me keep my left(or right) blinker on all day.
7. After I play a course the first time, I actually enjoy knowing on 2-3 tee shots or lay ups that I played into the designers trap(looking at you Nicklaus). Makes me want to have another shot at it.
8. Most important, a friendly bev cart gal that shows up every 4 holes selling $2.50 beers!