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How do you rate a course?
Posted on 4/3/22 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 4/3/22 at 2:38 pm
I love reading the “top x courses in x city” threads as they spiral out of control and I always wonder how others go about ranking them?
For me, challenging layout/elements will often trump course conditions. Beaver is always in great shape but it’s such a simple layout, I.e. make decent shots and you’ll put up a good score.
So, how do you all rank/rate courses?
For me, challenging layout/elements will often trump course conditions. Beaver is always in great shape but it’s such a simple layout, I.e. make decent shots and you’ll put up a good score.
So, how do you all rank/rate courses?
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Posted on 4/3/22 at 3:16 pm to TaderSalad
I honestly would rank condition higher. I don't care how great the course layout is if the greens are shite and you can't make putts or the fairway is full of divots it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That being said, I am much more likely to give place multiple chances to get it right if I like the layout. If I had to come up with some "criteria" it would be like 1a. condition 1b. layout 2. scenery 3. Misc (range, bar, food etc)
This post was edited on 4/3/22 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 4/3/22 at 4:05 pm to TaderSalad
Conditions and scenery way more than layout for me.
Honestly I’m a pretty avid and decent golfer, play a lot, single digit handicap, etc…. I don’t really understand what people mean by layout. Yes obviously forced carry’s number of par 3/5, but unless it’s some kind of weird layout like Greystone I don’t know how much I even notice
Honestly I’m a pretty avid and decent golfer, play a lot, single digit handicap, etc…. I don’t really understand what people mean by layout. Yes obviously forced carry’s number of par 3/5, but unless it’s some kind of weird layout like Greystone I don’t know how much I even notice
Posted on 4/3/22 at 4:29 pm to Tiger1242
Purely conditions
Posted on 4/3/22 at 4:41 pm to htcthc321
1 Conditions
2 Green complexes
3 Scenery
4 Cart girls
5 Layout
2 Green complexes
3 Scenery
4 Cart girls
5 Layout
Posted on 4/3/22 at 6:04 pm to Scottforeverlsu
quote:
1 Conditions
2 Green complexes
3 Scenery
4 Cart girls
5 Layout
BBCC has none of that. But the burger is good and the beer is cold. And there is a game every day
Posted on 4/3/22 at 6:12 pm to TaderSalad
Playability.
Pace of play.
Pace of play.
Posted on 4/3/22 at 6:52 pm to Scottforeverlsu
quote:This is perhaps my most important. Have you played Squire Creek? Beautiful course and wide open but the green complexes are ridiculously difficult.
2 Green complexes
Posted on 4/3/22 at 7:00 pm to shrevetigertom
Conditions are first
Secondly, I do kind of judge a course by its pro shop. Both in ball/equipment selections and apparel. Love a course with a great logo and various brands of polos.
Secondly, I do kind of judge a course by its pro shop. Both in ball/equipment selections and apparel. Love a course with a great logo and various brands of polos.
Posted on 4/3/22 at 7:45 pm to TaderSalad
1-course conditions with most emphasis on green conditions and consistency
2a-Layout/Architecture-specifically, variety of holes with strategic differences requiring use of all clubs in the bag. Nothing worse than all par threes playing same distance or all other holes being Driver, 8/9i over and over. I also enjoy courses that are designed where many holes seem or appear isolated from the other holes on the course.
2b-Course beauty/scenery is related to the layout and architecture, in my opinion, due to the designer maximizing views and special features of the land.
3-practice area/range
4-hospitatlity
5-pro shop
2a-Layout/Architecture-specifically, variety of holes with strategic differences requiring use of all clubs in the bag. Nothing worse than all par threes playing same distance or all other holes being Driver, 8/9i over and over. I also enjoy courses that are designed where many holes seem or appear isolated from the other holes on the course.
2b-Course beauty/scenery is related to the layout and architecture, in my opinion, due to the designer maximizing views and special features of the land.
3-practice area/range
4-hospitatlity
5-pro shop
This post was edited on 4/3/22 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 4/3/22 at 7:47 pm to TaderSalad
I like courses that make you think your way around the course.
A course should make you use every club in your bag.
Deerwood and Riverbend are good examples in the Houston area.
I dislike courses that have green complexes that severely penalize because the designer got lazy.
A course should make you use every club in your bag.
Deerwood and Riverbend are good examples in the Houston area.
I dislike courses that have green complexes that severely penalize because the designer got lazy.
This post was edited on 4/3/22 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 4/3/22 at 8:13 pm to TaderSalad
Condition
Beer temperature
Cheeseburger
Pace of play
Beer temperature
Cheeseburger
Pace of play
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:04 am to TaderSalad
I have this discussion with my group of friends all the time. We’ve got a bunch of 15-20 handicappers who play from the forward tees and debate the difficulty of courses. It always cracks me up.
I rate a course on the greens, condition, and amenities. I’m not on tour just keep the place looking good and the beer cold.
I rate a course on the greens, condition, and amenities. I’m not on tour just keep the place looking good and the beer cold.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:28 am to Swagga
I tend to rate a course based on two things; turf conditions and does it have "fun" or " "memorable:" holes. You know you liked a course if you can remember several of the holes months later. Greens fall under turf conditions but that also encompasses fairways, areas around the green, etc.
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