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Hole
1 - A good beginning to a challenging day. This hole plays 151 yards from
the back tee and has a water hazard protecting the front of the green. The
green is shallow in depth, so club selection is important. The best approach
is to play towards the left side of the green so if your ball does come
up a little short it will not find the hazard.
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2 - Do not count on this hole yielding too many birdies. Although the hole
is only 113 yards from the back tees the green is small and guarded by a
water hazard in the front. Once reaching the green your work is not complete.
An undulating putting surface that makes even the shortest putts a challenge.
Your best bet is to play for the center of the green, because if you hit
the green you will not have a long birdie putt.
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4 - After playing the difficult 180 yard par 3 third the fourth is a welcomed
breather. A picturesque hole with a forced carry over a water hazard complete
with a fountain. Measuring at only 104 yards and a green that slopes back
to front this is a hole you do not want to let get away. Shoot for the pin
on this hole, but do not come up short!
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7 - The second of two par 4's on the front 9 it measures an inviting 200
yards. Longer players should be able to reach this green and have an eagle
putt if they are accurate. A creek runs across the fairway and will gather
any errant shots. Be sure to take plenty of club or play it smart and lay
back setting up an easy approach shot.
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9 - Another chance to catch your breath after a challenging four hole stretch
(Holes 5 - 8). This 125 yard beauty will again make you carry a water hazard.
The green also has two large bunkers in front that will influence even the
low handicappers. Go for the middle of the green, errant shots left and
right will be difficult to recover from and most likely will result in an
unfortunate bogey or worse.
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10 - The first hole of your inward journey is a lengthy 177 yards that deceives
you into wanting to play a draw. Out of bounds runs down both sides so accuracy
is a premium. The green slopes back to front and right to left, so a fade
is the shot of choice to hold this difficult green. The smart play is out
in front of the green to set up a manageable approach.
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14 - A blind shot from the back tee this par 4 measures 198 yards. This
reachable par 4 is no easy birdie. The green is small and is protected by
mounds and rough. To drive this hole you need accuracy and luck. With wetlands
on the left and out of bounds right a smart player will play short down
the fairway to set up a short second shot.
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15 - The second shortest hole on the back nine at 140 yards, this hole demands
an accurate shot. Club selection is difficult to determine, because cattails
grow in a creek that runs in front of the green making the hole look longer
and tougher than it is. Go for the pin, a good score here will boost morale
for three tough finishing holes.
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16 - The longer player has the advantage here on this 241 yard monster,
or does he? This hole will only benefit the player who is consistent in
his length and accuracy. The force carry over the water from the back tees
is well over 200 yards. Are you long enough? For more consistent scores
you may choose to lay up right and have a shorter carry to the large green.
This hole is not easy, and a par 4 should be congratulated.
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Hole
18 - A great finishing hole at 252 yards the par 4 eighteenth is the longest
hole on the back nine. This hole will again beg you to go for it with another
forced carry of over 200 yards from the back. Beware, trees overhanging
the front, right corner of the tee and a large tree protecting the left
side of the green will make a shot to the green most difficult. A fade is
your best bet if you go for it, but do not let your shot get away from you
out of bounds runs close to the right side of the green. The best bet is
to play down the left side to a lay up area. Next play to the center of
the green, take two putts, and drive to the clubhouse with a sense of accomplishment.
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