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Re: New Solution: Tier vs. Level

• godelescher 636 Posts

  Fri, Jun 1 2012 8:23 AM

  godelescher:

  If you use reality as a model, there is a quasi-solution to the equipment vs. tier debate.

  In real life, a regular guy off the street is able to purchase any clubs he wants to, but at retail prices. He can get fitted for custom clubs if he chooses. He can buy the same clubs as TW if he chooses to spend the money.

  The reason most people don't spend the money for such extravagances is because it's cost prohibitive.

  Professional golfers have sponsors who supply them with their equipment; in some cases, even custom-make equipment for them.

  Why not unlock all equipment for all players, but tie the price to tier. Make it cost prohibitive for Amateurs (20,000 credits for a L90 R11 driver, or whatever).

  As you progress through the tiers, the equipment becomes cheaper,as if you were a club pro who might get a 20% discount in the pro shop, or a Nike Tour pro who can purchase his clubs directly from the manufacturer at cost. All the way up to PGA Tour pros who pay only shipping and handling to have the clubs delivered.

  People would mostly buy what they can afford. Some would shell out big bucks at lower tiers for the best equipment, but that would be their prerogative.

  In the end, there would be much more financial incentive to advance.

  Gifting would have to be at the recipient's price.

  With all the WGT staff in the forum now, I wanted to resurrect this thread and ask if WGT has entertained this idea?

• hpurey 11,521 Posts

  Fri, Jun 1 2012 8:44 AM

  Here is an interested read.   http://golf.about.com/od/beginners/f/bfaq_whichtees.htm

  *** What you read below is a portion of the above link that was copied and pasted here***

   

  Another Suggestion
  Here's another general guideline for choosing the distance at which to play a golf course: Take your average 5-iron distance (be honest!), multiply by 36, and choose the tees that most closely match that yardage. Example: You hit your 5-iron 150 yards. So 150 times 36 equals 5,400. Choose the tees closest to 5,400 yards in length.

  PGA of America/USGA Recommendations
  In 2011, the PGA of America and USGA issued a set of recommendations designed to encourage golfers to play from appropriate yardages. These guidelines are based on golfers' average driving distance. So find your driving distance, then see what yardage these two organizations recommend.

  Avg. drive - Recommended Tees
  300 yards - 7,150-7,400 yards
  275 yards - 6,700-6,900 yards
  250 yards - 6,200-6,400 yards
  225 yards - 5,800-6,000 yards
  200 yards - 5,200-5,400 yards
  175 yards - 4,400-4,600 yards
  150 yards - 3,500-3,700 yards
  125 yards - 2,800-3,000 yards
  100 yards - 2,100-2,300 yards

   

   

   

• piztaker 5,743 Posts

  Fri, Jun 1 2012 8:52 AM

  Steve2golf:

   

  Proof is in the pudding when you play a Legend usually from 09 or early 10 and a few long time TM and win the first hole 

   

  You must have a good memory, as you only play Blitz so as to avoid Legendom.