I agree and it is simple, make the courses shorter and more difficult. In the 300 yd. range there could be water, rough, lots of traps, and things that would affect the 300 yd. plus Drives. That way all players will have a chance. Make the greens not as receptive and trouble over the Green, meaning the approach shots require more thought and skill. That would bring everyone into the game cause there are players that can't compete. Narrower fairways and more rough would also be a factor meaning bomb and gouge could be a negative. When I was young and a player I was long for the day and I didn't care where it went cause I could always go high with wedge or punch under the trees with a shot which was usually in the 100 yd range. The game is much easier for a Bomber who is hitting a 180 yd wedge than a shorter hitter going with a long Iron or Hybrid or even a wood. Fact is the game is made for the long hitter and as Fred Funk said, Tigerizing a course does not affect the long, but penalizes the short. There are many examples of that. Nick Faldo who was not long told me he used to hit a 7 into #1 at Augusta but after they lengthened it it became a 4 for him and the Green slope meant the ball came back and worse yet getting above the slope with the low fight of the 4 vs. the higher 7 meant the Ball went over the Green. My ex Daughter in law caddied for him. And the average golfer would benefit from shorter courses, enjoy the game. Personally I liked the old way, shorter courses and more skill.
I agree and it is simple, make the courses shorter and more difficult. In the 300 yd. range there could be water, rough, lots of traps, and things that would affect the 300 yd. plus Drives. That way all players will have a chance. Make the greens not as receptive and trouble over the Green, meaning the approach shots require more thought and skill. That would bring everyone into the game cause there are players that can't compete. Narrower fairways and more rough would also be a factor meaning bomb and gouge could be a negative. When I was young and a player I was long for the day and I didn't care where it went cause I could always go high with wedge or punch under the trees with a shot which was usually in the 100 yd range. The game is much easier for a Bomber who is hitting a 180 yd wedge than a shorter hitter going with a long Iron or Hybrid or even a wood. Fact is the game is made for the long hitter and as Fred Funk said, Tigerizing a course does not affect the long, but penalizes the short. There are many examples of that. Nick Faldo who was not long told me he used to hit a 7 into #1 at Augusta but after they lengthened it it became a 4 for him and the Green slope meant the ball came back and worse yet getting above the slope with the low fight of the 4 vs. the higher 7 meant the Ball went over the Green. My ex Daughter in law caddied for him. And the average golfer would benefit from shorter courses, enjoy the game. Personally I liked the old way, shorter courses and more skill.