It is a question whose answer can have a big impact on your enjoyment of the game each and every day, at all ages and stages. I am talking about the choice of which tees you play from. Black, blue, white, red, yellow or any other colour.

Many years ago, I set some guidelines for myself that I hoped would maximize my positive experiences as a golfer. One of the most important of those decisions was how I would decide who to play with. I consciously chose to not play with the same people all the time, and I have rarely let talent, age or index influence whether I should play with someone.

I like to say that I play with great people; not necessarily accomplished golfers. And I love watching golfers of all abilities play holes very well, for them.

Which has led to my fascination with the choice of tee markers people make. It has an oversized impact on your enjoyment of a round, but many give it zero thought.

I play quite a bit with 20-plus........

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