5 ms·
But then isn't the issue just with the course? It was designed in 1894 so maybe it's time to update it? Since then the equipment changed, the players changed,
by glanzwulf 4y ago
But then isn't the issue just with the course? It was designed in 1894 so maybe it's time to update it?
Since then the equipment changed, the players changed, but the course hasn't (much as I'm sure the grass has and that plays a part too).
- tectec 4y agoThat's what's being discussed, do "they" change every golf course or just nerf the equipment for pros a bit? Which also has the added benefit that amateurs can still play the course as intended.
- worldsayshi 4y agoOr you standardize the equipment to match certain characteristics. The only reason to continue tweaking the equipment forever would be that you want to sell clubs. Shouldn't it be about individual performance and technique?
- glanzwulf 4y agoYeah, I see your point. It's a tricky aspect because if you go that road and mess with the engineering aspect of the sport, what's the point to remain in the sport for the manufacturers? If you can't sell new "and better" clubs to make shit players like me hope to feel like Tiger Woods? But if they change the course, that won't affect me. I (and others like me) will never get to play at Augusta but those who do get to play, will continue playing there. So win win?
- Dwolb 4y agoStandardizing equipment can then become a revenue lever for the industry. Want people to upgrade more frequently? Tweak the definition of a 7 iron so 10% of clubs become illegal.