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    I think par is better for lower handicaps because they get fewer 4 pointers than high handicaps. Although they should also get fewer wipes...

    We play quite a few pars where I am, I have nothing against them. I don't think they speed up play compared to stableford though.

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    I find that B graders tend to score best at par events, where they can get on/close in regulation (providing they focus on getting in for 2 for a +).
    A graders will get more birdies, but it is no advantage on holes where they get a shot.
    C graders who can think like a B-grader will also do well. (But if they could do that consistently, they most likely wouldn't be in C grade.)

    Par also tends to work well for players playing off a handful of shots higher than their anchor (i.e. a turnaround in form), but not for those that have come down in handicap recently.
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    Stableford was invented because Par was relatively harder for higher handicap golfers in tough conditions.

    So its a bit of a joke when lower handicap golfers whine about Par(Bogey) format
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    I only dislike the format.I have played it several times and never had worse than square.I find it hard to get in balance with me vs the course.I find it a battle and not always enjoyable.I will still play it from time to time,but I much prefer stroke play.

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    I think people playing par feel cheated that they don't get to hole out as much.
    Par plus or bonus par is a high markers game. The ability to have a plus 2 on a hole but not a minus 2.
    I understand people avoiding stroke events. Having to play out every hole is embarrassing and a long day for some. I understand par being a less favourite format. But I don't understand why you would stay at home because it's par.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flathook View Post
    I think people playing par feel cheated that they don't get to hole out as much.
    Par plus or bonus par is a high markers game. The ability to have a plus 2 on a hole but not a minus 2.
    I understand people avoiding stroke events. Having to play out every hole is embarrassing and a long day for some. I understand par being a less favourite format. But I don't understand why you would stay at home because it's par.
    I have options being a member of 2 clubs at 1 course,so I sometimes exercise my option to not play par when I feel I don't want to.Sometimes their is more excitement to scramble for a bogey and 1 point than a - for the same hole.


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    Quote Originally Posted by flathook View Post
    I think people playing par feel cheated that they don't get to hole out as much.
    Par plus or bonus par is a high markers game. The ability to have a plus 2 on a hole but not a minus 2.
    I understand people avoiding stroke events. Having to play out every hole is embarrassing and a long day for some. I understand par being a less favourite format. But I don't understand why you would stay at home because it's par.
    Par plus is a joke.......it's completely biased towards high markers.

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    Are these vs par rounds handicapped?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Are these vs par rounds handicapped?
    Yep. We had one yesterday. I lost 0.6 GA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Are these vs par rounds handicapped?
    How did you go today?




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    Lagging a birdie putt on a stroke hole is crapolla

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    Quote Originally Posted by peter_rs View Post
    How did you go today?
    No good.

    I noticed you were going okay

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Lagging a birdie putt on a stroke hole is crapolla
    Sounds gay


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Lagging a birdie putt on a stroke hole is crapolla
    Real golfers lag a birdie putt when have two putts to win the hole.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hatchman View Post
    Par comps suck a$$
    Agreed!!!
    Quote Originally Posted by PerryGroves View Post
    Fairly strong response, got anything specific Hatchy or is it just a vibe thing?
    I like grinding for my 1 pointers and the rare 4 pointer!!

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