The first, this hole from the tee looks quite daunting
with out of bounds on both left and right. The down hill tee shot
has to be kept left of centre of the fairway, due to a large rock
formation and a tree perched on top. On your driving line are two
bunkers, a good driver and you could be in trouble, and it is a good
idea to take your 3 wood for safety. Your approach is very crucial
as the green looks well protected, which it is bunkers an elevated
green are waiting. The green as most are on two levels, get the wrong
level and it could be 3 puts, or more….
The second is a long par 5, slight dogleg right with
out of bounds left and a large tree centre of fairway. This hole is
fairly straightforward but take care when the green approaches, the
green is well protected with bunkers. The bunkers are positioned so
they come into play on both second and the final chip into the green,
yet another large looking green make sure you get the correct flag.
The sixteenth looks from the tee to be just a straightforward par
4, but take a look at the card before you tee off. The drive has to
be well-placed centre of the fairway but not too long, water does
come into play from the tee shot. A well placed 5 or 4 iron is not
a chicken's way out, this hole bends left for your second to the green
over water. Take care once again with your approach shot, as the green
looks closer than it is first thought. Finish this with a par and
you have done well.
I think the 18th is probably the most rewarding to
par, and from the tee and clubhouse looks like a par 5 should. From
the tee you have water on the right, but should not come into play,
the crucial bit is where to place your tee shot. In the middle of
the fairway is a line of trees, keep to the right and you have no
trouble with the second. All the problems start with your approach
to an elevated green protected well with bunkers, the green has the
normal two tier green try and get the correct flag to aim your approach
shot. I have spent many a society day with the gallery looking on,
the approach shot can be with anything from a 5 iron to a wedge, get
it wrong and the gallery have a good day (get it right and the laugh
is on you. I do think this course is one you will enjoy, and remember…
