11 March 2008
A True Test of Golf
Posted by BQ Browning under: Golf Chat .
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What is it about the Toshiba Classic - it produces more lengthy play offs than any other tournament I can readily draw to mind.
I always enjoy watching the Champions Tour Tournaments, there is a camaraderie that you don’t see so much on the so-called ‘main’ tours and a sense of enjoyment amongst the players. This weekend was no exception with the Toshiba Classic, and it was demonstrated extremely well by the reaction of both Langer and Haas on the fifth play-off hole when they both made birdie. This tournament never ceases to amaze me, year after year it produces a tie after regulation play and a playoff is required. And what playoffs they turn out to be, at only seven holes this year’s was quite reasonable - it has gone to nine before now.
I think one thing that does come from this is that a course doesn’t have to be lengthy to be challenging. The Newport Beach Course is under 7,000 yards but has some very challenging holes, particularly the Par 3 17th. Makes you think doesn’t it - what is the truer test of your golf skill, hammering the ball hundreds of yards down a fairway or being able to play those tricky short holes with challenging greens well protected by hazards?
