A lot more whoo hoo moments, and if that isn't what makes golf fun, then what is?
Putting forth the effort to overcome the already present challenges of the game.
I have no problem if others enjoy the great game of golf differently than me. Would you rather have a young Dad play under easier conditions, or give the game up because he doesn't have the time to prioritize practice (i.e., put forth the effort) to the degree he really needs to?
I understand the traditional concept, but golf may have to adapt, at some courses, to the reality of less income, less time, lower priority the Millennials might put on golf. Its not like it hasn't changed a bunch over hundreds of years to suit tastes already. Why should that change now? If you play a traditional course, is it any skin off your back that 10% of the courses in town offer that alternative?
Pete L,
Broadie touches on the fact that there is always some anecdotal story seemingly proving a point. But his point is based on thousands of pro and am shots, and he feels the stats don't lie. Larger cups narrow the gap between good and bad putters. Thus, more emphasis is put back on the long game. Not an altogether bad thing, as Ted Williams once proposed. Think of all those scrambles out there where the C and D players become more relevant and have more fun by contributing shots.
Again, not saying its for everybody, or should be. Just see areas where it would help golf. And as noted, even traditional players seem to enjoy it a few times a year in many cases. If it leads to 8-25M more golf rounds as each golfer plays large cup once, that would also be a good thing.
Hopefully not in too poor taste, since he has passed, but I am reminded of my Carnac joke involving Bob Cupp (and he laughed louder than anyone) was;
A. Oversize Cup - Q. What nickname did Bob give himself.
A. 4 1/4 inch Cup - QWhat did the girls call him..........