Yardage Markers
February 8, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: TheTruthAbout… At one time yardage markers were non-existent on a golf course. Other than the stated distance that was clearly noted on scorecards, players were required to guesstimate yardages.
Among professionals, Ben Hogan was noted to be the best judge of distances. While playing on a par 3 during Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf, his scorecard said it was 152 yards to the center of the green. Hogan looked again and disagreed, he said it was exactly 148 yards to the center. Hogan was correct. After the round, they measured the distance to be exactly 148 yards to the center of the green.
Today there are usually 200, 150 and 100 yard markers on fairways. Yardage markers are not allowed in tournament play, however.
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