Fore the Golfer: How A Hole Location Is Determined And Changed

Have you ever wondered how hole locations are chosen on a given day? A surprising number of factors must be considered to find a balance between playability, variety and turf health.

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[RK]

GIven today's greens with so many contours and multiple levels, cupping is actually limited compared to simple greens where you can cut the hole almost anywhere at random.

[kyle]

Promise these measures are not taken into account at 99% of courses

[bruceseaman]

'Carefully levelled'he stamped his work boots on it an used a tee as a pitch mark tool, not great example of green keeping....glad I'm not paying dues at that club