I've always thought that there should be 21 holes on a golf course, and the first three holes should not be applicable to scoring. But since I don't have any major pull at the USGA, I don't think my idea holds much water.

There is definitely a warm-up factor for me. I don't need to hit 50 balls, nor do I need to spend an hour on the putting green. But I do need to get loose and have an idea of what to expect, be it with my swing and with the pace of the greens.