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james_mccaine · Mar 27 2007, 09:31 AM

I think there is certainly a place for do or die greens, as long as they are reasonably fair, and a reasonably fair drop zone prevents tin cupping it. There is something special about the anticipation and the excitement of pulling it off.

They are also great for spectating. I watched a lot of ams shoot a relatively easy island-type shot this weekend. It was fun as a spectator watching the excitement they had when the shot was safe.

Additionally, a difficult island hole seems better on a course where there are lots of other punishing OB holes; then the do or die nature is dampened by many other similar holes.

Mar 27 2007, 09:31 AM	#35
james_mccaine PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 4,404	Re: Island Greens I think there is certainly a place for do or die greens, as long as they are reasonably fair, and a reasonably fair drop zone prevents tin cupping it. There is something special about the anticipation and the excitement of pulling it off. They are also great for spectating. I watched a lot of ams shoot a relatively easy island-type shot this weekend. It was fun as a spectator watching the excitement they had when the shot was safe. Additionally, a difficult island hole seems better on a course where there are lots of other punishing OB holes; then the do or die nature is dampened by many other similar holes.