I listened to an interesting explanation of Tee It Forward from Barney Adams. Essentially, he said the average pro approach to a par 4 is with an 8 iron. Barney said that would be the basis of TIF with, of course, a few variations throughout the course due to varying lengths of holes, etc. But why should some of us be playing from tees where we are constantly reaching for fairway woods and hybrids or worse, 3 shot par 4's. Move up and have some fun.
Making birdies is fun. Hard to make birdies with a 5wd second shot on a par 4. I am soon 56. See you on the whites!
I played Pinehurst No 8 in Aug from 6700 yds. WTF! It was a senior tournament! I had 79 yds into a par five-for my fourth. (Made par). Wore my butt out.