Two distinct tee box locations were added to
create a different challenge for the “front nine”
from the “back nine.” The concept of double
greens was borrowed from the Old Course in
St. Andrews, the home of golf, creating variety
in the approach shot between the two nines.
For those who are playing in a four ball or who
have the time for a four-hour round, they would
play the front nine and return to play the back
nine. But for those who only have two hours
or are caught behind a four ball, they would
be advised to play both nines simultaneously,
hitting off the front nine tee and the back nine
tee at the same time and playing both balls into
the green together. A little confusing at first,
but once you get the hang of it, it’s glorious in
the efficiency of playing 18 holes, or if you have
time 36 holes in four hours.
with the Rules of Golf (Rule 7.03), that otherwise requires you
to play out your ball on every hole before starting a new hole.
It should be noted that, with the change in handicap rules in
2012, players can now enter a front nine score and a back nine BGGA is proud of the concept and also of the challenge our
score separately, which brings this approach into compliance student-athletes face on this shot-maker’s layout.
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