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I've also wondered frequently at what level do you start considering shaping your shots. I've never thought of trying to shape until I'm like 5 handicap, but I know that is a flawed way of thinking in a lot of ways. Others have hit the nail on the head in that it is more about course management than shaping (at least for the vast majority of us).

Can I please get the Broke 80 Badge? Shot a 78 at Lederach Golf in PA a few weeks ago. Thanks!

@Lakeeriegolfer Agree on long grass not being necessary but I hate being in rough that is uneven with dirt spots. Whether long or short, I just like something with grass. Fast play is nice and 5 hour rounds are infuriating. I'm not sure the layout should be the thing that suffers to pick up the pace. More 4 some spacing, having a ranger, or even (and I hate this one) discouraging 2-somes can all help. With that said though, I agree long weekend rounds would sour me on a course.

I overlooked playability. That is a great addition. Not a fan of courses that are overly tight (going through a housing development for instance) or don't allow you at least every now and then to grip it and rip it with the driver.

In 2020, I've been tracking my favorite courses that I've played. I frequently am questioned on why I've put one course ahead of another. Particularly when a course is not as "nice" as another. For example, I have a few Virginia course ahead of some Florida courses. So while I am no golf course architect I like to judge mine the following ways. 1. Memorable - In this is included views or holes that are easy to remember. I loved Half Moon Bay for this reason, but everything I read about the course is that it is an uninspired layout. That's great and all but the views make up for it big time. 2. Layout - Back to me not being a course architect but I can tell when something is different or well thought out. Bulle Rock for example, before knowing it was designed by someone famous I could tell that it was just on another level. 3. Condition - views and layout mean more to me but I understand how many can say this is most important. Deep thick rough, greens that roll well, sand that you can actually hit out of this can make or break a course. 4. Clubhouse - Having a cool facility is just a nice to have 5. Other - Price, practice facility, GPS in carts....these are all well and good and might break ties but not something I primarily look at. How about all of you? What do you look for in a course?

Hey All, Just here to say hi. Working on my game and here are some quick facts. How long have you been playing golf? Started when I was 14, played in high school then causally since. What’s your handicap or normal score? RIght now it's a 10.0, came down a bit this year. Hope to be a 9 by end of this season What do you love about golf? Being outside, the challenge and the fact that I can compete as a middle aged out of shape person What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Great articles and awesome podcast Do you already know any other Spies? nope, hope to change it Where are you from? Chantilly Virginia What is your home course? South Riding Golf Club What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: lots of options and great courses. Worst: Cost to play. Weekend rounds under $100 at an ok course are tough. What do you do for a living? Meteorologist for IBM How’d you pick your user name? Same username I've had since I was a sophmore in High School for just about everything

Been golfing since I was roughly 12. Helped found my high school golf team and played as our number 2 (though I would have been an alternate on any good golf team). Just got a handicap last year and realized that I had more of a "glamour" cap so second half of the year into this year I've been more diligent in keeping score, playing by the rules, and entering into VSGA. Being outdoors and being able to compete well into middle age. Been following on instagram for a while and loved the content. Want to be part of the discussion. I'm in northern Virginia and play at South Riding Golf Club. Best is how much you appreciate the warm weather and there is actually an off season. Worst is that there is an off season and that all courses are PACKED on the weekends and over priced based on the demand. I'm a meteorologist/ Product manager for IBM Same name I've had since I was like 16 on AIM.