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t• 1 1 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 t The middle handicapper The middle handicapper's golfing abilities are of sufficient magnitude to expect a certain standard of quality in a golf course. They may play a course of modest quality, but when presented with the possibility of playing a better course will usually choose that course. This golfer is more willing than the novice golfer to travel further and pay more for a higher quality golfing experience. The Low Handicapper The Senior Citizen The low handicapper plays golf at a level that expects a high quality golfing experience. This golfer has minimum, although unstated, expectations of a golf course — adequate length from the back tees, a challenging though fair test of one's golfing abilities, the presence of hazards such as sand bunkers, water hazards, challenging mowing practices, and well-groomed tees, fairways, and greens. This golfer will not play a course of marginal quality at any price, even if the course is only minutes away. He or she, if necessary, will travel up to an hour or more to play a quality course, and pay upwards of 50% more than the fee of a course of modest quality. This golfer is usually looking for an 18-hole, full-length golf course which is at least 6,000 yards in length, and preferably 6,500 yards or longer. The low handicapper, however, will patronize a quality practice facility that is nearby to hone his/her game. The senior citizen may be found in all of the previously described typologies. Age and health characteristics of seniors, however, may suggest the likelihood of playing different golfing venues. Seniors, unless they are low handicappers, are less likely to play a long difficult course. They are more likely to play a course that is comfortable for them. Seniors may live on fixed incomes, so the cost of playing golf also may be a factor. 20