I said to a golfing mate that if I had an engine failure and there was 300 yards of nice fairway, that's where I'd land. He thought I was joking at first!
XXPLOD - You say this and your mate thought you were joking, well, I'm with you! That's where I'd land too. Interestingly, I've a book called 'Elementary Navigation' (intended for ATC/Cadet types) from 1942, it lists amongst landmarks for navigation "Golf Courses, also suitable as emergency landing grounds"
So there you go, approved by the RAF, though I reckon the golfers may be a bit miffed!!