In the previous article about golf course types, we learned about the golf course types according to their access level. Of course, access is just one of the things to consider when looking for a golf course and trying to distinguish them from one to another.
In this article, we are going to focus on the size.
Golf courses come in different sizes. You may have heard these golf courses being referred to according to the number of holes they feature. You may have also heard things like par-3, par-4 or par-5 holes. To give light to these differences, here are the types of golf courses according to their size.
18-hole course
When we speak of golf courses, most of us are really referring to an 18-hole course. This is the typical, standard, “regulation” golf course we mostly encounter. Costa Del Sol Golf Club, for instance, is an 18-hole public golf course you can visit and play golf all day in Doral, Florida.
An 18-hole golf course is mostly comprised of par-4 holes plus a mix of par-3 and par-5 holes.
9-hole course
There is no special meaning in its name here. A 9-hole course is exactly what it says – a golf course with 9 holes. Like 18-hole golf courses, a 9-hole golf course is mostly comprised of par-4 holes plus a combination of par-3 and par-5 holes.
Executive course
You probably have heard of this from your golfing buddies already, especially those who want to play a quick round of golf. An executive course could be offered with 18 or 9 holes. Where the distinction lies is that an executive course is always shorter and quicker to play over a “regulation” golf course.
Par-3 course
What is even shorter than an Executive Course? It is a Par-3 Course. This is best for those who want to complete a quick round of golf and call it a day. It is called a Par-3 course because all there is to go through are par-3 holes.
Approach course
Okay. Assuming a Par-3 course is not short enough for a simple round of pitching and chipping practice. Scenarios like this is where an approach course will come in handy. With holes in between 30 to 100 yards in length, you simply lay the ball on the green and go pitch and putt.
We hope that with the above information you have become more clear of the types of golf courses according to their sizes. Which one do you think you should be considering next?
