From the Men's tee the hole is 135-meters; a forced carry over water, and bunker. An impossible shot for 98% of women.
I explained Ladies hit the ball flatter, with far less spin than the men. They hit their drives about 135-meters on average, and therefore wouldn't have a hope of hitting the green.
That ladies hit the ball so short has been long documented, at least 30-years.
By chance I visited a club in the region this summer hosting a ladies tournament. The course was hard as concrete, baked from the summer heat, it was 30-degrees and there was no wind. On average the ladies hit the ball 145-meters... carry and roll, and my guess is 25% of the total distance was roll. These were some of the better lady members, representing their respective clubs.
The performance gap between men and women is known in North America, but after 15-years dealing with Northern European clubs... it hasn't penetrated the golf community... yet.
In Germany the lack of understanding is thanks to the Deutsche Golf Verband's disastrous 12% rule, which hundreds of golf courses had used in their designs. A recommendation that the ladies tees should be placed 88% of the men's tee. The result? The average women's courses are almost long enough to host a US Open!!! . This "12% rule" has done tremendous damage.
An article I had written about this problem 14-years ago is as valid today as the day it was published.
DGV Wrong Again!
Folks... there is no formula... only applying knowledge and common sense to create holes that are enjoyable for the greatest number.
So, knowing how the ladies attack the game, Golf Club Gut Hahues will be on the cutting edge.
The Forward tee on the 2nd eliminates the forced carry over water and bunker. At 105-meters (it really should be 80-meters) ladies can perhaps hit a middle iron, and bounce the ball onto the green. The hole is early in the round, will be fun, and enjoyable.
Tony Ristola
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