The Division VPs have the primary responsibility for selection of the CTP holes and positioning (Forward and Back) for each weekly tournament.
Rick Hines, VP Division 5, has prepared a suggested CTP location for each weekly tournament that is included here. (See Below)
We expect that most Divisions will be using these positions for 2017. However, the VPs may make changes as they feel appropriate and will confirm via email to the Starters before a tournament. Since most of our courses continue from year to year, we will make CTP changes as needed for new courses added to the weekly tournaments,
This will give you a peek before you get to the course. Another resource for you.
Selection of the holes requires some thought to make this competition fair and challenging without picking holes that are excessively long or short. We try to have both a Forward and a Back CTP on each of the front and back nine. However, some courses don’t have a good layout.
Forward CTP Holes
- 110 to 115 Yards Average
- 145 Yards Max
- 83 Yards Min
Back CTP Holes
- 140 to 145 Yards Average
- 165 to 170 Yards Max
- 100 to 105 Yards Min
Six courses will have both the Forward (Red) CTP and the Back (Yellow) CTP on the same hole. This is to prevent having exceptionally long or short holes. For example, not many players can make the 190 yard par 3s at The Prairies or Florissant or the 225 yard 18th at Normandie.
The STARTERS are not required to select the CTP holes. They will use the VP email instructions or use the suggested CTP holes and position in the spreadsheet. However, STARTERS will still prepare the CTP Cards for the selected holes and get these to the first group or the hole assigned group. This can be done a day or two BEFORE the outing.
We will simplify the Starter’s Instructions and delete the detailed description on selecting Closest To Pin locations for each weekly tournament.
Suggested CTP for 2017 Weekly Tournaments
Sounds good
I have heard comments from more than 1 person that there is too much change in Metro Seniors. We have 650 members in the 18 hole Divisions, so I’m sure there are varying opinions on this.
My question on this action is “why”? I understand the 9 stroke maximum (speed up play) and all able to use the Forward tee (easier play and speeds up the round), but what problem does this action solve? It’s just one more administrative thing that people have to remember. If this works well for Division 5 – great. Maybe there was a problem there that this solves. But, since this does not affect competition between Divisions for the Championship Tournament, why implement this for all Divisions?
I think it is important within Metro Seniors that, when changes are made, sound reasons are given for the change. I believe that was missing here.