JAKE master
Double Eagle Member
Im sure this topic has been discussed somewhere along the line, however, i know my opinion has changed with time and im curious what others thoughts are on the matter.
Im talking about courses with 2 tee boxes and 2 baskets defaulting to a "4 course layout".
Two local courses near me, Maple Hill and Borderlands, have this design and im not convinced its the best idea. On the one hand there is the possibility to have 4 unique lines to shape per fairway. On the other hand theres potential for a complete cluster duck when youre trying to get a round in, especially so if youre unable to see the alternate tee location.
What are your thoughts? Is this type of design beneficial? would you just assume do without this type of design? what is the ideal solution for creating diversity on a course without gumming up pace of play? Are we better off with 1 tee and 2 baskets, or 2 tees and 1 basket, 1 tee and multiple basket sleeves?
Im talking about courses with 2 tee boxes and 2 baskets defaulting to a "4 course layout".
Two local courses near me, Maple Hill and Borderlands, have this design and im not convinced its the best idea. On the one hand there is the possibility to have 4 unique lines to shape per fairway. On the other hand theres potential for a complete cluster duck when youre trying to get a round in, especially so if youre unable to see the alternate tee location.
What are your thoughts? Is this type of design beneficial? would you just assume do without this type of design? what is the ideal solution for creating diversity on a course without gumming up pace of play? Are we better off with 1 tee and 2 baskets, or 2 tees and 1 basket, 1 tee and multiple basket sleeves?