Difference between an executive course and a full size one
A common golf term that is misunderstood is “executive course“. At first glance one might think it is some type of VIP course or very high end, but in fact the terminology “executive golf course“ really mean shorter.
These types of courses normally don’t have any par 5 holes, and have more par 3's than par 4's. This brings the total par of the course from the average 70-72 to around 58-62.
Don’t let that fool you though, a lot of executive courses are still quite difficult and can still make you pull out every one of your clubs. Not just your wedge and putter !
Do you think the course pictured to the left is a full size course or executive ? When your at the tee box it is very hard to tell which it is. Well this one is hole is a very tough par 3 at David L. Baker which is an executive course.
If you are short on time or have someone in your group that either doesn’t want to pay the price of a full course or doesn’t have the stamina or patience to play a full round, then an executive golf course is a great answer !
If you are ready for the cost, time and energy for a full course…. there is no substitute !
- Shorter than a full-size course
- Normally no par 5 holes
- More par 3 holes than 4's
- Some are only 9 holes played over
- Average around total par 58 to 62
- Can still allow you to use all your clubs
To recap ; the main differences between a full-course and an executive course are :
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