We've had a lot of discussions about how hole design relates to competitive play---scoring spread, fairness, the somewhat mathematical analysis of whether a hole is good or bad, viewed from how it affects scores in competition. And extended that to overall courses: their balance and variety of competitive hole designs.
As well as some discussion about the values of amenities and aesthetics in a course.
But not a lot about simply how much fun a hole is to throw. Or, sometimes, not.
Have you ever played a course that seemed well-designed, yet in the end, wasn't quite as satisfying as its quality might suggest?
Just kicking around in my head the relative value of the "fun factor" of holes. Holes where, generally the drive, sometimes the putt, are just a lot of fun to throw. The first that come to mind are big downhill "top of the world" shots, but of course there are others, holes that bring a little extra joy when you step up to the tee, for whatever reason.
And while I was kicking that around in my head, I thought I'd kick it towards you guys, too, with this post. Thoughts?