Bordered by a lake on the right the tee shot is critical to scoring well here. The approach shot will leave you wondering if you have selected the right club. Small-in-size the green has no forgiveness right and left is equally threatening. The smart play is knowing your front edge distance and adjusting to play for the front portion of the green.
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Hole 18
Just say oh well. This beast of a par 4 right plays uphill all the way adding distance to the approach shot to an already long hole. Elevated tees make tee shots more difficult on a hole where the fairway curves right and is a must hit. Though the green is large and not heavily protected long iron, hybrid and fairway wood approaches often end up behind the green. Once again knowing the front edge distance is helpful.
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Hole 17
Complementing the 16th green, this spectacular par three green also boasts challenging undulations. Its unique shape challenges players with long tee shots that may not hold the surface. Knowing the front edge distance is key here because saving par from behind this hole will present low percentage up and in opportunities.
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Hole 16
This slight dogleg right, long 581-yard par 5 includes a narrow landing area guarded by an adjacent stream traveling the length of the entire hole. This hole plays long but can be reached in two with the ideal circumstances. More important is placing your final approach shot on the right portion of the green that is multi-tiered and can be diabolical.
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Hole 15
Don’t be deceived by the distance on the ground, to get close here requires some consideration as the tee shot appears shorter than it may play. Choosing the right club and shot shape will present a birdie opportunity.
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Hole 14
Relatively short but daunting. A blind tee shot leads you to a runway like fairway to long narrow green surrounded by four menacing hummocks and marshes that will swallow anything the least bit errant when approaching this green complex. This par 5 offers risk reward options though seems more suited to a conservative regulation type strategy.
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Hole 13
Often referred to as the signature hole. This beautiful par 3 plays at least one club downhill, but don’t let that fool you, accuracy is paramount and errant shots can present trouble right and long of the green which is receptive to well-struck tee shots that can range from 220 yards to 140 yards long.