Yardages and Tees

A common question contestants ask is "what tees (distance) will I play?"

The distance is not always "the blues" or "the whites."  But before we go there...

There is much more to competitive golf than simply distance.  Shaping shots, putting, chipping, etc. are just as important.  That being said, it's important to pay attention to distance (especially on our local tour).  The chart below (found in your player's handbook) describes the general distance you can expect to play on any given Saturday.  Sometimes, we will need to create a custom set of tees to make a course play shorter or longer for a particular flight. 

If we have to combine flights, even more careful consideration will be given to how far a par 3 plays, and how long a carry one will have over trouble from the tee.  As a rule, you should expect that you will play the longest allowed distance for your flight.  This is not length for length's sake, but it is primarily to help you prepare for both any Major event and for the National Championship.  Both of these venues will challenge you at your best for your flight.

Generally speaking, the lowest two flights will play the back (black) tees, middle two flights will play the middle (blue) tees and highest two flights will play the forward (white) tees.  Ladies will always have the option to play one tee forward of their assigned flight tees.

Questions?  Feel free to ask or comment here.