[mr_bogey]

It is that time of year again - there is a major local amateur event at our course this weekend, and I have to choose whether to play in the senior (50+) division or the open division. I am 55.

Last year I played in the open division - I shot 75/75-150 (+6) to finish 10th, but 6 or 7 of the guys ahead of me were collegiate golfers. I even slipped in 1 shot ahead of Pistol. That score would have also finished around 10th in the senior division, but they play the shorter white tees.

Last year I had two big motivations to play in the open division - it allowed me to play round one with and to compete with Pistol, and it was great practice for the September club championship competing from the blue tees.

This year Pistol is away and not playing, and I have been plagued for the past six weeks with plantar fasciitis (terribly sore left heel). It mostly has not affected my play, just my walking, but my driving distance may not hold up as well for the blue tees because of the heel. Generally I feel the course sets up no harder for me from either set of tees, but with the injury I am leaning to the less stress of the shorter tees.

Last year I asked for opinions, so I will ask again this year. Any comments on which division I should play?