Don’t overlook the 9-hole golf courses

While 18-hole golf courses are the preferred course, nine-hole and Par-3 courses still have an important place in today’s golf landscape.

As available land has always been the deterrent to golf course construction, often nine holes became the only option in many locations. But, a shortened course doesn’t mean they are less challenging or deliver an inferior golfing experience.

Courses like Highlands in Tacoma have summed up their short course experience perfectly: When they say “Half the Time, Twice the Fun,” it means that a round of golf takes less than 75 minutes. At other courses like Crossroads in Bellevue, it is a short Par-3 course with holes ranging from 63 to 107 yards and the perfect place for beginners to work on their games. With no tee times, you show up and tee off.

Many nine-hole courses were built before the modern equipment changed the length that golfers hit their shots today and are generally shorter in overall length, often with a lower par rating compared to modern courses. Smaller greens were built to accommodate the shorter distances and lower ball flight of earlier eras…

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