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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 15:58:35 GMT -5
I'm designing a new course and I've whipped up a little par-5 where it would be absolutely impossible to reach the green in two. Now, I know that we have a wide variety of folks who like to shoot absurdly low scores and feel unhappy if they can't go low, but I wondered the feelings of the majority.
If you faced a par-5 where you MUST hit your second shot in a way that you can't eagle without holing it from 100+ yards plus on your third shot, would you be ticked off / turned off by that hole?
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Post by Airik3333 on Aug 7, 2015 16:02:52 GMT -5
Heck no.. Sounds like a normal golf hole to me.. The course I am about to release has two long ones you can't reach in two..
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Post by c-flo4344 on Aug 7, 2015 16:04:40 GMT -5
I think if there's 1-2 of those per round, it's fine. I want to have a chance to reach at least one or two par 5s in two... just because the risk/reward of it is fun.
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Post by AFCTUJacko on Aug 7, 2015 16:13:19 GMT -5
Variety is the spice of life and all that - a couple of genuine Par 5s and a couple you can reach works for me.
The Best ones are the 560-600 yard ones that are makeable in 2 with the wind helping but proper 3 shotters otherwise
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Post by edi_vedder on Aug 7, 2015 19:54:39 GMT -5
Par5's where basically designed for not being reached in two. The changing circumstances in professional golf have actually made this a "problem".
I don't see any problem at all when I can not reach a Par5 before my 3rd shot.
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Post by Brighttail on Aug 7, 2015 22:08:36 GMT -5
Having one or two of these are fine. The bigger thing is if you are going to have lets say 4 par 5s you want 2 going down wind while the other two are going upwind. Not all have to be reachable in two, but if you are going to make a longer one with a mid to short iron shot, you want a reasonable pin that offers a good chance at a birdie. Conversely if you are making a par 5 that is hittable in two, then it is often better to have a tucked pin or a little more slope around the pin, this way if the wind changes, a person most likely will be pitching or flopping to the hole and it should be tough to get close.
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Post by tastegw on Aug 8, 2015 1:27:33 GMT -5
It's a par 5 for a reason, GIR is 3 strokes. Back to the basics.
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Post by mcbogga on Aug 8, 2015 1:55:53 GMT -5
It's all about interest - if you have a "transport" shot - make it interesting by offering one favorable side of the fairway (but bunkered) or a split fairway or a water carry or a side hill lie unless precise. Just auto-firing it down the fairway is boring and not good design. A redan style green or tiered green works well for these type of par 5s. Placing it at an angle to the straight line of play creates a favorable side of the fairway as well. Also have the green area well protected if there are wedges coming into it.
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Post by mav78 on Aug 8, 2015 3:51:40 GMT -5
Ive said on a vid im doing that i usually have an easy reachable p5; two just in range if conditions are favourable, then maybe one 3 shotter - the aim being an interesting layup. It can really depend on your routing, par 5s are handy for getting you back to that clubhouse
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Post by c6vette2010 on Aug 8, 2015 6:20:50 GMT -5
Don't mind them at all.
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Post by billybudd0623 on Aug 8, 2015 11:03:30 GMT -5
Risk-reward shots are the best. Gamble at your own peril. Not necessarily lengthy 6oo yds.
Birdie or eagle possible or bogey/double possible.
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Post by fuzion on Aug 8, 2015 11:12:48 GMT -5
*couldn't care less
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Post by Mick on Aug 8, 2015 13:57:42 GMT -5
Par5's where basically designed for not being reached in two. The changing circumstances in professional golf have actually made this a "problem". I don't see any problem at all when I can not reach a Par5 before my 3rd shot. Yes and no. For as long as I can remember there have always been par 5's that could be reached in 2 but not very often. They were mostly holes that had a ton of risk around it which would force most golfers to lay up. I would consider this to be the way forward when designing a course where it's not easy to reach but a very well played shot could get you there but if you miss you make a big mistake like water or falling off the green. Trouble is there are too many players here that can hit those shots.
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Post by BIELSALUFC on Aug 10, 2015 6:23:09 GMT -5
Every holes a goal If i eagle a par 5 i'm a very happy bunny, in fact right now if i birdie it i'm a happy bunny too lol. I just play it as a 5 would prefer to keep the ball in position than attempt to hit a 3 wood over water to get there in 2. It depends on the obstruction to the green. If its guarded by water, i'm not taking the chance because i know that there is a chance i may twitch and end up swimming.
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Post by Airik3333 on Aug 10, 2015 11:01:56 GMT -5
It's okay for a golf course to have a trick shot, small landing area, pray while the ball is in the air hole.. But not a course full of them.. That's video game style and I am sure many of you love that.. I'm more into having a real like golf simulation
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