[Thomas Dai]

Are there any par-2’s on regular courses?
Thinking here of an essentially regular length 9/18 course where 1 of the holes is purely a probably quite large putting green, ie no formal tee, no formal fairway or rough or forced carry, no ponds or bunkers, just putting surface with tee-blocks positioned on its surface.
A way of dealing with space constraints while preserving the 9/18 hole pattern that some believe vital?
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[Tommy Williamsen]

I've thought of that but only as a 19th hole to settle bets. It would seem a goofy thing to do anywhere else.

[Brad Tufts]

I think Forrest Richardson designed one of these on a executive-length (par fours and threes) course in AZ. 


I think the "Par 2" is a very large putting green with a tee and a hole that changes each day, so it's normally a long, undulating putt.


Certainly saves space if you don't have space for a full par three, etc. to meet a 9 or 18-hole requirement, etc.

[Forrest Richardson]

It’s a bye hole at Mountain Shadows — No. 17.5

I’ve designed several, including a few on regulation designs. None to fruition beyond this one. But, I disagree it’s not valid. If done well, it answers all sorts of questions and equalizes players more than at any other teeing ground.

[Brad Tufts]

I think it's a great idea on an alternative-style course...and you'd have an asset for Himalayas-style events too.

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