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“The decision to install
forward tees has been a
step in the right direction,
over the years we have
observed the number of
juniors at our golf course
steadily increasing” .
Saurabh Chopra, General Manager, Golden Greens Golf Club
to attract junior golfers. Sundeep who is one of the pioneers
of junior golf in the country, has been organizing multiple
tournaments of the Ultimate Golf Junior Tour in association
with U.S Kids golf at our golf course since 2008. I have seen
him personally setting up the golf course for his tournaments,
with up to 8 tees on each hole to cater for different age groups.
The feedback I have received after each tournament has been
very encouraging. The decision to install forward tees has been
a step in the right direction, over the years we have observed the
number of juniors at our golf course steadily increasing” says
Mr. Saurabh Chopra, General Manager, Golden Greens Golf
Club.
The unique tee system comprises of two sets of forward tees on
each hole, these are ahead of the forward most tees of the golf
course. To be eligible for the USGA course rating, the forward
tee No.1 (Orange) has been set up in a way that each nine meets
the minimum yardage requirement of 1500 yards and has one
hole measuring 250 yards on both sides. The Forward tee No.2
(Yellow) is placed between the forward Tee No.1 and the existing
forward most tee (Red Tee), adding up to a total distance of 4500
yards over 18 holes. Setting up forward tees requires the expertise
of the golf professional and the course superintendent, and are
not randomly placed to achieve the desired yardages. Attempt has
been made to maintain the integrity of each hole (i.e. dog-legs,
shape and strategically positioned approach shots) while setting
up the course. The landing area is taken into consideration,
avoiding long forced carries, hazards, second shots from the
rough, steep hills, other diffi cult locations, etc.
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