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It feels a bit awkward for me to go to the white tees when my companions are playing from the blue tees.
So we play together on the blue. And all day long, the second shot is 200 meters away.
Choosing a tee is not a matter of pride, but of calculation.
If you hit from the right spot, the entire round changes.
01Where is the T-shirt that fits me?
There is a simple standard. It is driver distance × 28.
| Driver distance | Suitable course length | mostly |
|---|---|---|
| 200 meters | 5,600 meters | Red and white |
| 220 meters | 6,150 meters | white |
| 240 meters | 6,700 meters | Blue |
| 260 meters | 7,300 meters | black |
The distance is the average, not a well-hit shot.
If it went 230 meters on its best day, the average is probably around 200 meters.
02If you hit it from a tee that doesn't fit
Let me calculate it. It's a 380-meter par 4 hole.
- Driver 200 meters → 180 meters left to second → Must hit with a wood → Cannot reach the green
- Driver 200m, one tee front → Second 130m → 7-iron → Land on green
They have the same skill level, but one is a look and the other is a par.
If there are ten holes like this, it makes a difference of five to eight strokes.
03Will it improve if I hit it from behind?
It doesn't improve. On the contrary, the habit gets worse.
- I have to hit it at maximum distance every time, so I have to put a lot of force into it.
- If you put too much force into it, it slices ([[LINK:L22]] Part)
- Since I can't get to the green, I don't even have a chance to practice my approach shots.
If you hit from the front tee, you get a chance to try par putts. That helps improve your skills.
04Decide on the first hole.
- Talk to your companions in advance."I'll play on the whites." That's all you need to say.
- There is no need to be embarrassed.It is normal to play from your own designated spot.
- You just need to answer with that day's score.90 strokes from the front tee is better than 105 strokes from the back tee.
Nowadays, it is common to mix up the tees. Even in professional tournaments, the tees differ by gender and age.
Nobody says anything.
05You can also choose from inside the tee box.
Even on the same tee box, the hole looks different depending on where you stand.
- Stand on the dangerous side and look at the opposite.If it's OB on the right, stand on the right, look to the left, and hit.
- Look for a flat placeBoth ends are usually slanted.
- Up to two clubs inside the tee markerFreely within two club lengths behind
- To a place with healthy grassIf you insert a tee into the hollow, your posture becomes unstable.
Just choosing the right tee box spot makes aiming easier.
06Try setting your goals again.
If you move to the front tee, your score just gets better. Then it becomes fun.
- A person who couldn't break 100 strokes shot 95 strokes in front of one tee.
- Then, next time, I feel like aiming for a par.
- You can go back when you've gained the skills.
The goal isn't to hit from behind, but to hit well.
In the next part, I will cover the first three holes. Half of the day's score is determined here.
