how to read a golf course yardage book

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Number that's from the back edge of the tee box to the hole. And then you see the minus one which isMoreNumber that's from the back edge of the tee box to the hole. And then you see the minus one which is means it's one yard downhill.

What information is in a yardage book?

Yardage books are a handbook used by golfers when playing a round. These books contain information about distances, hazards, and green complexes for every hole on the golf course.Jul 16, 2019

How do you read yardage markers on a golf course?

A blue or white marker typically means you are 150 yards or metres from the centre of the green, while a black marker is commonly used to show you are 200 yards or metres from the centre of the green.Dec 11, 2020

What color are yardage markers on golf course?

Golf courses have distance markers that measure the yardage to each hole, and each distance marker has a corresponding color. On most courses, the 100-yard marker is red, the 150-yard marker is white, and the 200-yard marker is blue. Some courses will have a 250-yard marker that is yellow, but this is less common.

How do you use yardage markers?

So to summarize:When yardage markers list one number, that is the yardage to the center of the green.When yardage markers list three numbers, those are the yardages to the front, middle and back of the green.Mar 6, 2018

Caddie School 101: Reading a yardage book - Caddie Network

Caddie School 101: Reading a yardage book. Kenny Harms, longtime caddie for Kevin Na, opens up his yardage book to show you how to decipher all the incredible detail. Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports. The detail in a PGA Tour yardage book is incredible. There's so much information that it can be overwhelming. More ›

PuttView Books

PuttView Books. The Book. The best Yardage & Green Maps in golf. The Tournament Book You Can Trust. Every detail of "The Book" was designed to help you save a shot under the most critical tournament situations. PuttView's technology and attention to detail results in the most accurate book allowable under the Rules of Golf. More ›

GolfLogix Green Books

Custom made books from over 14,000 courses precisely mapped with centimeter accuracy on the greens plus 3D yardage book fairway imagery. Use the Heat Map view showing precise green slopes and always know where to aim to stick your approach shots. Use the detailed Putt Break view to gain extreme confidence in your read so you can sink more putts.

GolfLogix Green Maps & Yardage Book Review - Can it help ..

GolfLogix Green Maps & Yardage Books. In the never-ending quest to get better and try out every golf-aid I can get my hands on, I came across the new Green Maps and Yardage Book by Golf Logix. As a scratch golfer, I have been playing tournament golf since I was 13 years old, first in High School, then College, and finally at the state amateur ...

How to Use and Make a Foldable Yardage Book

INSTRUCTIONS:Print out the foldable yardage book, using the print feature in the Adobe Reader. Trim off the white area to the right of the dashed box. Staple the left side of the trimmed yardage book. Do NOT put a staple near the center since this More ›

Do You Really Need a Yardage Book? - LiveAbout

A "yardage book" is a pamphlet or booklet, typically pocket-sized, whose pages contain detailed illustrations of each hole on a golf course. The illustrations show overhead views of each hole and denote yardages to and from hazards and landmarks on each hole. Some yardage books are quite fancy, printed on high-stock, glossy paper with full ...

Green-Reading Materials: FAQs - USGA

2. Can a player use a yardage or green book that contains images that do not meet the "scale limit" or the book itself does not meet the "size limit" without breaching Rule 4.3? A player is not allowed to use a yardage or green book that does not meet both the scale and size limits to help read a line of play on a putting green. More ›

What is a Yardage Book?

A yardage book is a small guide to help you navigate the golf course. Each book is custom-made for the specific golf course to help you map out each hole and have a solid strategy.

How to Use Yardage Books

Yardage books are pretty straightforward to read and use compared to pin sheets (more on that in the next section). To use your yardage book, follow these steps:

Types of Yardage Books

There are three main types of yardage books that I’ve encountered over the years. Here is a breakdown of each one and estimated price.

Yardage Book Accessories

If you choose to purchase and use a yardage book, make sure to buy a yardage book holder as well. This will help them last much longer and ensure that moisture from sweat or rain in your pocket doesn’t affect the paper.

Digital Yardage Books (Golf GPS Devices)

If you don’t like carrying a yardage book, no problem. Now, you can use a golf GPS device which provides a ton of the same data or use a golf app. Some of the best golf apps to try out are:

What is a Pin Sheet?

A pin sheet is a single piece of paper that has the pin locations for all 18 holes on the course. It provides in-depth information about the location of the pin and the size of the green to help your approach shot strategy.

Why is a Pin Sheet Important?

A pin sheet is important as it tells you a ton about your approach shot. When you know exactly how far a pin is located on the green or from the edge, it makes it easier to choose your target.

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