Lilac City Open Hole #1

[Wobbly Bob]

During the Lilac City Open, hole #1 at Downriver was moved back about 40 feet and a little to the right of where it was.

This poll is to find out what our local players thought about the temporary pin position.

[Burge]

Yeah! Keep it! It should stay that way for a multitude of reasons that have been expressed on numerous threads in numerous ways, ad infinitum.

[Sean Johnson]

I think that this is a much better hole than the old placement. It's safer, more difficult, and simply more fun. Plus, there is definitely an ace run just waiting to happen there.

[ScottW]

I did like the new longer position on hole 1 as well. I like the fact that there are 2 sleeves there which allow the hole to be changed up a bit on occasion which is always nice. If I had to pick just one position I would go with the newer longer one but prefer the idea of using both.

[psychodwarf]

Originally Posted by ScottW

I did like the new longer position on hole 1 as well. I like the fact that there are 2 sleeves there which allow the hole to be changed up a bit on occasion which is always nice. If I had to pick just one position I would go with the newer longer one but prefer the idea of using both.

there are THREE pin placements on hole #1 there is a shorter one same as the longer but to the right ..

[CityLightsBurn]

I fully support the #1 changes. Adds difficulty without changing it up too much. The changes to #6 were a totally different story... All I can say is I'm glad the old is back.

[General Scales]

I definitely like not getting bombed on by the big turnover from 11. I also like the fact that there is really only one clear route and it's straight down there. There is a sidearm hyzer and a HUGE backhand hyzer line at it. Definitely not the way I'd play the hole though. I'm going to say as well that I really did enjoy hole 6 for the tournament. Was not as bad as everyone made it out to seem. I had an easy time carding the 3 and if I'd putted better that day, it was an easy 2.

[Burge]

Originally Posted by CityLightsBurn

All I can say is I'm glad the old is back.

I concur...the old #6 (which is really the old #7) needs to remain. First time I ever hit a tree, during my very first round, was on old #7....good times.

Now, let's start playing the old #8 backwards....but from the tee at the top of the hill. Yeah...get out the big sky-hyzer for that! HOOOAAHH!

[Yoduh]

Well everybody so far wants to keep the new change and yet it's back where it was.. I don't understand. Same with hole 11. 6 needs an ob line between 9.

[Burge]

Originally Posted by Yoduh

...yet it's back where it was.. I don't understand.

I share your bewilderment...

[Wobbly Bob]

Number one is back in the original position because it was a temporary change for the tournament.

I wouldn't want anyone saying that I was redesigning the course with out club approval.

As for number eleven, someone disliked it enough to tear large holes in a $125 rubber mat. So it's back where it was.

As is six.

[Burge]

Originally Posted by Wobbly Bob

I wouldn't want anyone saying that I was redesigning the course with out club approval.

You know, Bob, there's really only one particular person that would go so far as to accuse you of such a heinous act -- and he doesn't even like to play DR...oh, that's right...he doesn't like to play DR because you're always out there changing it silly me....