15" Hole - How Much Lower Would Your Average Score Be?

[JerseyThursday]

Originally Posted by allin

I would shoot lower, 3-4 medium / long putts and 1-2 of those 6-10 foot lip outs a round.  but not as much as some others, Putting is my only real strength.  The poor putters would receive a much bigger bonus, especially on short putts, you could be very aggressive. I would give up my one real advantage. No thanks.

You should join this guy’s course. You’d be club champ!

http://thesandtrap.com/forum/thread/44668/the-only-championship-18-hole-all-grass-putting-course-in-california

[LeftyTrevor]

The only point I was trying to make is that if a larger hole would make that much difference in everyones scores it just reinforces how important short game is. I have had days when I was putting well the hole felt larger than normal. I have also had days where it seemed to be the same size as the ball. I dont know about most of you but mt course has an amazing chipping and putting area that is almost always empty. So many people spend countless hours at the range when the majority of that time should be putting and chipping. Imagine if you were as confident standing over a 10-15 foot putt with a normal size cup as with one that large. My.guess is more putts made.

[tsdnorton]

I'd average under 15 putts a round.. got knows how many lipped puts I get. And how many chips I have that barely role left or right of the hole... I mean people would be chipping it in ALL THE TIME.

[allin]

Originally Posted by Johnnyooze

It kind of reminds me of 5 pin bowling in Canada. It would be fun for an hour of so, but then id want to play REAL golf again. The pics in the article almost look photoshopped lol

I bowled a couple of times in a summer no tap league, you have a good point.  The best usually remain the best, but it narrows the gap between good and expert, almost like adding a couple of strokes to your handicap.  I suspect scratch golfers would see the least benefit.