An Observation

[GoBucks]

I have noticed over the last couple of months that, on the majority of courses that I've played, hole #17 is a par 3. This is not just fictional courses either. Harbour Town, Pebble Beach, and Sawgrass come to mind. Is this a law or a recommendation from the USGA? Just an observation.

[MasterMontgomery]

Not sure why it seems that way. But I prefer one of the last two holes
to be a par five. Things can happen on any holes regardless of the par, but the par fives
seem to offer a greater chance to gain or lose strokes.

Doug

[Mississippi]

Two out of three tourneys i played this week featured a par 5 17th hole. The other was a par 3 tho.

[GoBucks]

3 of 5 courses that I've played this week are par 3's. The other 2 are par 4's. Like I said, just an observation.