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Nate Oxman

Head scratching elevation changes
« on: June 30, 2014, 02:43:02 PM »
Can you think of some holes featuring uphill or downhill approaches that, for some unexplainable reason and regardless of wind, don't play uphill or downhill at all?
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David_Tepper

Re: Head scratching elevation changes
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2014, 04:40:01 PM »
The 2nd shot at Royal Dornoch 16th hole plays sharply up hill, but often plays much shorter than I think it will. 
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Sven Nilsen

Re: Head scratching elevation changes New
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014, 09:15:17 PM »
OFCC North #16

Bandon Dunes #12

Beverly #6

Old Wayne #12

All downhill par 3's where the downhill doesn't come into play (or at least as much as you'd think).

As a general rule, if you hit a high ball, the downhill won't come into play.  If you hit a lower piercing shot, you'll need to back off.

Sven
« Last Edit: June 30, 2014, 09:34:50 PM by Sven Nilsen »
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Ronald Montesano

Re: Head scratching elevation changes
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2014, 09:32:17 PM »
Nate,

I can't recall which holes, but during my recent Adirondack Six tour, I had a few approach shots that did precisely that. A couple went long when they were clearly uphill, while a few others that were downhill somehow came up short. Those moments, especially when you've struck the perfect approach, clarify why golf is so much beguiling fun.
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