KellyBo
Golf, Have Fun or Quit!
Playing in a ladies tournament soon and thought it would be fun to see how you would play these two holes.
I'll probably be playing a practice round so that will help but just wanted you guys/gals to play along with me and give me your thoughts. Assume I have the distance to reach in one and two on both holes and I will be playing red tees (I think).
Hole 5 / Par 4
It is Larry Nelson's design philosophy that every golf course should contain at least one great "short par 4." The fifth hole is just that at 320 yards. The tee is elevated some sixty feet above the green and is easily within reach with a long, daring tee shot. For those who gamble for this green in one, there are plenty of strategically placed hazards (trees, sand and grass bunkers) to punish wayward tee shots. Simply put, those who stand on this tee with a driver can find a six as easily as an eagle or a birdie. For those who sacrifice distance from the tee and choose to hit an iron, a well guarded green becomes the challenge for a longer second shot.
Championship Tees (Back) - 320 yards
Blue Tees - 296 yards
White Tees - 272 yards
Red Tees - 208 yards
Hole 18 / Par 5
Brookstone's signature 18 provides the definition of a risk-reward golf hole. A short par 5 at 515 yards, this hole provides a player who hits a successful tee shot an opportunity to gamble for the green in two, trying to avoid a pond and large bunker left of the green and numerous bunkers to the right. The 18th green is 7650 square feet, making it the largest here at Brookstone. It has four distinct tiers, proving a number of great pin locations. Possibly the best finishing hole in the state, there can be a birdie or eagle waiting at 18 to solidify your round, however, bogeys and worse seem to loom even after a perfect tee shot.
Championship Tees (Back) - 515 yards
Blue Tees - 478 yards
White Tees - 449 yards
Red Tees - 415 yards
I'll probably be playing a practice round so that will help but just wanted you guys/gals to play along with me and give me your thoughts. Assume I have the distance to reach in one and two on both holes and I will be playing red tees (I think).
Hole 5 / Par 4
It is Larry Nelson's design philosophy that every golf course should contain at least one great "short par 4." The fifth hole is just that at 320 yards. The tee is elevated some sixty feet above the green and is easily within reach with a long, daring tee shot. For those who gamble for this green in one, there are plenty of strategically placed hazards (trees, sand and grass bunkers) to punish wayward tee shots. Simply put, those who stand on this tee with a driver can find a six as easily as an eagle or a birdie. For those who sacrifice distance from the tee and choose to hit an iron, a well guarded green becomes the challenge for a longer second shot.
Championship Tees (Back) - 320 yards
Blue Tees - 296 yards
White Tees - 272 yards
Red Tees - 208 yards
Hole 18 / Par 5
Brookstone's signature 18 provides the definition of a risk-reward golf hole. A short par 5 at 515 yards, this hole provides a player who hits a successful tee shot an opportunity to gamble for the green in two, trying to avoid a pond and large bunker left of the green and numerous bunkers to the right. The 18th green is 7650 square feet, making it the largest here at Brookstone. It has four distinct tiers, proving a number of great pin locations. Possibly the best finishing hole in the state, there can be a birdie or eagle waiting at 18 to solidify your round, however, bogeys and worse seem to loom even after a perfect tee shot.
Championship Tees (Back) - 515 yards
Blue Tees - 478 yards
White Tees - 449 yards
Red Tees - 415 yards
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