TarheelsRule:
I think having full holes from different courses sort of takes the flow out of the game.
Very true, yet if it was all Par 3's your mind set would already be on Approach shots and putts, which is only 1 or 2 shots a hole more than a CTTH.
I've always felt it would be more rewarding to be able to finish the hole rather than just see how close you can get. When I play CTTH, I always mute the sound. Hearing the heartbeat immediately after you hit the ball takes away the thrill of watching the ball fly, land and roll up close ( or stick, or even back up with those Cleveland wedges) to the hole.
On a different note 9 Par 3's would mean more chances for people to practing putting.
Heck instead of CTTH make a Long Drive Competition. That would make your Driving Range advocates happy. Run a line down the middle of the fairway and score it:: Drive distance minus distance from the line.
Anyway the 'Best of' is a good start. Can't wait til next years Open though. Maybe one of these days I'll get good at this game.
Thanks WGT