Golfing ability vs. type of course played?

[DavidY]

Just wondering if you play only certain courses...either championship, mid-level or par 3 courses? How does the type of course played compare with your golfing ability?

Although I get corporate or friendly invites to play championship courses, I have always declined them due to my golfing ability. As someone who is not close to breaking 100 unless it's a par 3 course, I have always played par 3 or courses that have par 3/4/5 but are not as well kept or run as your typical championship course. However, if I ever improve near or to a double bogey golfer, I would probably start considering the championship level courses....if life were like a dream. http://forum.ottawagolf.com/images/smilies/laughing.gif

In particular, I would really like to hear from high handicappers and others who are shooting in the 100's. Thanks.

Dave

[phil17]

I am a new player who shoots in the low 100's ( 101 at Copetown woods on Wednesday). I play All different kinds of courses like Hidden lakes, Willow Valley, Copetown woods Tyndaga, Chedoke, lowville, etc.( mostly fairly local courses all within around 30 minutes of driving or less from me). I play courses that are descently priced like these courses and I enjoy playing them. I always play from the Blue's with my friends, because it is a challenge and I just like doing so. I will play any course If it is a good value or reasonably priced course ( as long as the course is good).

[goshawk]

I think, for the most part, if you're a high handicap golfer sticking with only par 3's is holding you back a bit. You should try the "championship" courses available, but I would suggest playing from the forward tee's (usually colored red). I suggest this because you'll feel less intimidated, you won't have any (or very few) forced water carries, and the distance is shorter. I would also suggest, if it's possible, to play during non-peak times like early afternoon. There are fewer people on the course and you won't have the headache of groups behind "pushing you along". Give it a shot. And don't be intimidated by "good" golfers. We all started where you are right now. I can't think of a single person who first picked up a set of clubs and went right out and shot even par first time out.