) (Ranked 6 on LinksLS 2000 Jeeps (Zone) Ladder) on May 17, 2003 at 15:16:20:In Reply to: Re: The Appeal of Jeeps posted by Bahamacarma on February 17, 2003 at 06:15:54:
: Jeeps is a mental challenge: To try hit furthest drive without going in rough, in order to set up for superb combo (LD and closest to pin) . Also involves strategy, especially on par 5's. Concentration needs to be at highest, snaps accurate. I hated Jeeps at first (with old puter and fast meter) but now its an addiction.
: : I haven't joined the Jeeps ladder, but I have played the MOP. My perception is that the format simply tends to exaggerate the differences between a average round and a good round. I'm not sure the Jeeps score accurately reflect what happens on the course. 10 points for the longest drive vs only 15 points for a birdie? A close shot, resulting in a short bird or eagle, and the points are piled on like there was no tommorrow! Of course, hit a bad shot, and not only do you have a more difficult shot coming up, but the points are ripped away like so much cheap Christmas wrapping. I always felt bad shots were their own reward.
: : I just played a one-on-one Jeeps round, at my host's suggestion. The stroke card said I beat him by just 4 strokes. The Jeeps card had me up by over 220 points. Based on the Jeeps scoring , he could not have won the game on the last hole even if he had dropped an eagle and I had triple bogied.
: : Anyway, I have my misgivings about the MOPs. Anyone care to say what you like about this format, other than "every shot counts"? I'm not critical of the players who like it, I'm just curious about the appeal.
What can i say jeeps is the real mans game. You have to hit it far, straight, close and make the putt. If u happen to land astray, bye bye points. Anyone can 12/6 it around a stroke game but to hit ur tee the farthest then hit ur approach the closest and sink the putt. BOOOOOOOM CHA CHING BOING YEA BABY ETC ETC LOL!!!! Need I say more? Peice Out TM