We've moved some of our seniors up to the red tees, or ladies tees if you will, and of course the same people who have a problem with EVERYTHING also have a problem with that.
Golf would be better for everyone if we would just get the idea out of our heads that tee locations are based on age and gender. The tees we play should be based upon our abilities.
A couple of the guys we moved up to the reds have gone from 15-20 hdcps down to 5-10. I've tried to explain to the naysayers that these guys can still play competitive golf if they're able to reach a green in regulation. Some can drive a max of 150yds and that just won't get you to a 400yd par 4 with a reasonable chance of making par.
Also Ben, I've got a guy who might be coming with us. He has to check his calendar but as of last night he thinks he can make it. He's about a 15 hdcp but hits the ball solid and straight. He's 1 week younger than me but just doesn't have the length I do. He should be playing from the senior tees.