Course Playing Options               The following options are available during the period May - mid October:             White tees – length 6881 yards. A competition course available to individual matches where all male players are single figure handicaps.* Yellow men’s tee of the day. Varying between 6300 and 6700 yards suitable for proficient golfers who can carry the ball 175 yards off the tee. Red ladies tee. Generally playing the course at or around the measured course of 6243 yards, par 76. * Blue championship tees – length 7181 yards, may be made available to individual matches of men with playing handicaps of 5 or better. This course presents some highly demanding tee shots. However in testing conditions this option may be withdrawn to ensure playability of the course.     It is hoped that these options will enhance the playing experience at Royal County Down. It should be noted that the Course Marshal has the authority to ask players to move to easier tees in the event that the group’s position on the course is not maintained.