It may seem that golf is a very mysterious sport when you are a beginner. After you figure out how far your golf clubs drive a ball on average, the question will always be, how far do I have to hit to get the ball on the green. As this photograph shows, golfers are likely to find posts in the middle of the fairway. Typically, golf courses will place distance posts 200 yards, 150 yards, and 100 yards to the green. White distance posts typically mean there are 150 yards to go. Blue distance posts typically mean there is 200 yards to the green. Red distance posts typically mean that there is 100 yards to the green. But not all golf courses have these posts.
An alternate way of marking distances is by placing a red, white, or blue line distance marker on the golf cart path, sometimes with the distance spelled out. Since golf paths take heavy wear and tear, these may be in variable condition.
A golf path distance marker isn't as helpful as one in the middle of the fairway, because the width of the fairway varies and can add additional distance.
A golf path distance marker isn't as helpful as one in the middle of the fairway, because the width of the fairway varies and can add additional distance.
Another alternative to the mid course distance post is colored, mid course cement dots that acts as distance markers that indicate the same distances--blue 200 yards, white 150 yards and red 100 yards. Sometimes the distances may also be found on sprinkler heads.
But given that your ball doesn't lie exactly on the line of the distance marker, its still up to you to figure out how much more distance you have to travel. One way is to use an average step to equal one foot and ten steps to equal another 10 feet. A final indicator, given that all three others are missing, is to look for a tree planted at the edge of the fairway--often these are placed at the 100, 150, and 200 yard distances to make a more permanent indicator.
It all sounds like you need a calculator either in your head or on your golf bag in order to keep track and do the math. One final option is to use a Golf Range Finder, as shown in te video. My husband bought a Bushnell Range Finder--his decision was based on the fact that there was a single button pushed in order to get the answer. If you get one, be sure to keep extra batteries on hand.
But given that your ball doesn't lie exactly on the line of the distance marker, its still up to you to figure out how much more distance you have to travel. One way is to use an average step to equal one foot and ten steps to equal another 10 feet. A final indicator, given that all three others are missing, is to look for a tree planted at the edge of the fairway--often these are placed at the 100, 150, and 200 yard distances to make a more permanent indicator.
It all sounds like you need a calculator either in your head or on your golf bag in order to keep track and do the math. One final option is to use a Golf Range Finder, as shown in te video. My husband bought a Bushnell Range Finder--his decision was based on the fact that there was a single button pushed in order to get the answer. If you get one, be sure to keep extra batteries on hand.
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