How Long Would it Take You?

So golf is now getting to the point where drives range anywhere from 350 - 400 yards. If I could hit like that, my local course would be a piece of cake! With all of the advanced technology in the drivers and new swing methods, it's not too difficult for these pros to be hitting it like that. As a result, courses are now extending the length of some of their holes to increase the difficulty.

At the Slovakia Challenge at Penati Golf Resort, they've got a Par 6 hole, which is the first ever on the European Tour. There are many people who are quite optimistic about this whole though. Ricardo Gouveia had this to say about it:

"It is a birdie opportunity, definitely. If you don't mess it up there's going to be a lot of low scores there this week." - EuropeanTour.com

 Obviously with the distance these pros can hit the ball, it shouldn't be too hard to get it there in 3 and then 2 putt. That's what most seem to think anyway.

My personal opinion is that the courses should just make it more difficult by adding some doglegs or other features that make it a game of skill rather than sheer driving power.

Let me know your stance on these incredibly long Par 6 holes by leaving a comment down below.

Source: EuropeanTour.com

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