A Convincing Argument for 15 Inch Holes

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by Michael C. Hepp: link

The game of golf is struggling to find new players, I explore a way for larger holes to help grow the game of golf.

[18rounds]

This still isnt an answer to the problem. I just this year took the step to being able to strike the ball somewhat reliably. It is embarrassing and discouraging to duff, top slice and shank the ball for 10+ shots on the way to the green. However, even the first time I went golfing once I was finally on the green I breathed a sigh of relief. Even as a total beginner I knew I was not going to miss the ball with my putter. I knew the ball would go in the basic direction I intended it to and I knew if it took me 1or 2 extra puts that they would only take a few seconds each instead of a couple minutes to go find the ball. As a beginner the place that I was the closest in skill level to my bogie golfing friends was the green. I am certainly not a country club traditionalist that feels that any changes to the game are sacrilege. I just don't think a 15 inch hole solves anything.

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This still isnt an answer to the problem. I just this year took the step to being able to strike the ball somewhat reliably. It is embarrassing and discouraging to duff, top slice and shank the ball for 10+ shots on the way to the green. However, even the first time I went golfing once I was finally on the green I breathed a sigh of relief. Even as a total beginner I knew I was not going to miss the ball with my putter. I knew the ball would go in the basic direction I intended it to and I knew if it took me 1or 2 extra puts that they would only take a few seconds each instead of a couple minutes to go find the ball. As a beginner the place that I was the closest in skill level to my bogie golfing friends was the green.

I am certainly not a country club traditionalist that feels that any changes to the game are sacrilege. I just don't think a 15 inch hole solves anything.

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