By Design - Spring 2019

23 worked together to add two new sets of tees, and one set of combination tees to the North course. The tees will provide more options for current and future members who do not hit the ball far enough to reach greens in regulation from the current tee options. According to the club, almost all golf courses in the past were designed for players who hit their drives at least 200 yards, even from the most forward tees. Recent research shows that more than half of golfers don’t hit their drives that far. There is a growing movement in the country to add tees to courses to accommodate the actual range of driving distances. The new Emerald tees will be best suited to a player who hits an average drive 120 to 140 yards. The new Platinum tees will be best suited to a player who hits an average drive 150 to 170 yards. As soon as tees were placed, the club got the new tees rated, as well as preparing materials including a flyer letting players know about the changes to the teeing system, temporary score sheets, and a flyer to help inform players of the right tee to hit off. Longer-hitting women were also asked to help identify new combination tees. Following the addition of the new tees, the club has continued to provide ongoing support for golfers regarding the tees. The pro shop has been advocating, educating and helping groups use the tees. The club has been arranging on-course sessions to review tee placements, as well as working with staff who market and sell outside tournaments. The club has also begun work on the South course to add the same new sets of tees. • My husband and I figured out where I would have to be on every hole to use the same club as he did for approach shots Lynne Baugher, a member at Rancho Murieta Country Club Rancho Murieta now has eight teeing options on the scorecard, broadening its suitability to a wide range of players. The new sets of tees are highlighted left Photos: Rancho Murieta Country Club