Pretty accurate assessment there Rob. With the multi-tiered greens though iron shots are also very important. Definitely a course that favors accuracy over length. Except for hole #12. That hole is tough!
Good thought, I will take a lot at the hotel info tonight.
I like the sound of this course, I love fast and firm greens.
I am pumped for this one. Going to be a great time
Yes. As of now it's just me in there I think. You are more than welcome Alex
We started on the back 9, so I am doing the same to keep my thoughts in order.
Hole 10 Par 5 (485 whites / 505 blues)
A semi-blind tee shot greets you to start the back 9. The hole is a dogleg right. If you can skirt the trees on the right with your tee shot you will end up in the right side of the fairway and have a good shot at getting on in two. Anywhere left is a safe miss. Don't miss right. The green is protected by a large bunker on the front left. This is definitely a scoring hole.
Hole 11 Par 4 (350/370)
Leave your driver in the bag. Depending on the tee box, you want to go no more than 200-220 yards on the tee shot here. The fairway ends at a hard dogleg right at the 150 mark. You will then be presented with the most difficult approach shot of the round. A massive tree blocks the green so high ball hitters have the advantage here. Should you have decided to cut the corner you could be inside 100y but the base of the tree is well above the fairway down there so your risk likely gave you a worse approach shot. And the green it protects? It's only 25y deep and anything long is dead. Anything right is likely dead. Anything left is dead. See a theme here? Short left is really the only safe miss here. Par is an EXCELLENT score here.
Hole 12 Par 4 (425/445)
One of the more open fairways, definite driver hole. Fairway funnels shots to the right so aim for the left side. The only real danger would be a topped tee shot or a snap hook left. Otherwise it opens up on both sides. Green is pretty easy to go at. Another good scoring chance.
Hole 13 Par 4 (385/395)
The tee shot needs to be straight here. Water left and a bunker and trees right come into play. Also water cuts the fairway off before the green so you have to think about distance as well. The green is three-tiered and surrounded by trees right and long. A good tee shot can equal a good score.
Hole 14 Par 3 (175/200)
An elevated tee box takes at least 1 club off the distance here. Don't go long, and you can get out of here with a par or better.
Hole 15 Par 4 (350/380)
Another hole where the tee shot can determine your fate. Trees line the right side of the tee shot. Go left and your ball is likely wet. Go too far right and your ball is likely lost. The green is fairly easy to go after on approach shots, the water should not be in play.
Hole 16 Par 5 (475/490)
The tee shot goes through a chute but opens up after that. You do have to clear a marsh area as a forced carry and water is all down the right side. A good drive here should equal a putt or chip for eagle though. It is a peninsula green but there is bailout to the left.
Hole 17 Par 3 (175/190)
A straightforward par 3 hole. Water short and right only comes into play on a mishit.
Hole 18 Par 4 (325/340)
An uphill tee shot awaits you here. Trouble left in terms of long grass. Your approach shot will also be uphill. The green has a big ridge in it that will likely make for a nightmare putt (and a 3-putt when all is said and done) if you are above the hole.
