From Nationalclubgolfer · Tom Irwin · · 50s
Golf Needs Shorter Courses
Short courses prove golf can be strategic without long distances.
In brief
Short courses prove golf can be strategic without long distances. St Enodoc's Holywell Course shows shorter courses offer equal strategic challenge to longer ones. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Golf Needs Short Courses
The article argues golf should embrace shorter courses that offer full strategic challenge without long distances.
Holywell Course Example

St Enodoc's Holywell Course provides a full golf experience in under 4,000 yards with strategic challenge.
Short Courses Offer Strategy
Short courses require strategic thinking and diverse shots despite their reduced length.
Myth of Short Courses
The belief that short courses lack strategic depth is flawed as they test your game in the same way as longer courses.
Short Courses Are Attractive

Short courses provide equal strategic challenge and enjoyment without needing 7,000 yards.
The main idea
St Enodoc's Holywell Course shows shorter courses offer equal strategic challenge to longer ones.





