New Set of Tees at 4000 Yards - Silver You Say - Now in Play

Now available, just recently introduced, Hidden Lake has added a new set of Tees to both the Old and New Courses.  Silver Tees positioned at around 4000 yards wil provide a completly new look at our courses for all players.  Not just for Juniors of Ladies, these tees are a great way for anyone looking to get involved in the game of golf to do so without the frustration of playing the course at some unrealistic distance like 7000 yards.  Let's put the fun back in the game and begin once again to enjoy and share this great sport with others. Tee it Forward is the concept and we support it without question.  Now you can save when you play these tees,  

Weekday Anytime $39.99 Per Player
Weekends & Holidays Before 1PM $49.99 After 1PM $39.99 

 when you Choose to Tee it Foward to the Silver Tees.

Tee it Forward

To help golfers have more fun on the course and enhance their overall experience by playing from a set of tees best suited to their abilities, The Governing Bodies in Golf have partnered to support “TEE IT FORWARD,” a new national initiative designed to add the fun for all back into the game.  TEE IT FORWARD encourages all golfers to play the course at a length that is aligned with their average driving distance. Golfers can speed up play by utilizing tees that provide the greatest playability and enjoyment. 

“Simply put, TEE IT FORWARD can make golf much more fun for millions of people,” said George Tidd Canadian PGA and long time Partner at Hidden Lake. “We believe that by moving up to another set of tees, golfers will experience an exciting, new approach to the game that will produce more enjoyment and elevate their desire to come back and play even more golf."

Barney Adams, the founder of Adams Golf, provided the concept that led to TEE IT FORWARD. By playing from forward tees, amateur golfers have the chance to play the course at the same relative distance as a touring professional would over 18 holes. The playing field is leveled by giving golfers the opportunity to play from distances that are properly aligned with their abilities.

With many more golfers hitting approach shots with 6- and 7-irons instead of hybrids and long irons, their chances for enjoyment increase. Also, playing from forward tees should result in fewer overall shots, shorter distance traveled on each hole, and potentially, fewer lost balls.

“The passion that golfers have for our game has the potential to be enhanced by the TEE IT FORWARD initiative," said Tidd. "This is an innovation that we think will appeal to golfers of all skill levels because it gives them a new challenge that better aligns with their abilities. We hope that TEE IT FORWARD will be embraced by players and golf facilities across the country."

TEE IT FORWARD is not necessarily about creating a new set of tees -- many facilities already have multiple tees in use every day. It is about changing the mindset of golfers in a positive way -- encouraging people to consider setting aside playing from 6,500-6,700 yards and moving up to a length of 6,000-6,200 yards or moving from 6,000-6,200 yards to 5,700-5,800 yards.

The 6,700-yard course that many amateur golfers play today is proportionally equivalent to a PGA Tour player competing on a course measuring 8,100 yards -- 700 yards or more longer than a typical PGA Tour layout.

Jack Nicklaus, who shares the record with Walter Hagen for most PGA Championship titles with five and also shares the U.S. Open record with four victories, is a proponent of TEE IT FORWARD.

"I love the game of golf but I will be the first to tell you that there are things about our game we need to improve," Nicklaus said. "Now Industry Leaders have come together to develop ways to that can make the game more attractive and more enjoyable. Tee It Forward is the first of many initiatives we have discussed together, and I think families around the country will enjoy alternate formats like this to make the game more fun.

"All of us deeply involved in the game constantly encourage golfers of all skill levels to play the proper tees, but too often golfers want to bite off as much of the golf course as they can. What ends up suffering is their scorecard and their overall enjoyment. This program should help stimulate people to play the proper tees and maximize the golf experience."