docflash9:
You cannot play any of the closest to the hole games because most of the starter clubs will not reach the greens no matter what you do or the club you choose.When the leader is around 50 total feet and your 1st shot will not reach the green you are out of luck right off.
Thats not true. You can reach all of the greens on the CTTH courses as almost none are ove 225yds away. Staying on the green, thats another matter. If you practice enough by playing each course over and over again, you'd be surprised at what you can achieve.