Over the last two years Pinhal has undergone some
major redevelopment, seven holes have been changed and a new clubhouse
has been built. Today the clubhouse is finished but some work is
still
going on with hole 14, this hole has a new green, fairway and tees.
Pinhal is now back to it's old self and worth playing, fairways and
greens are in good condition.
The first is a par 5, a straight hole which has few
problems but still difficult to par. The green is a two-tiered green
and on the wrong level you are looking at a possible three puts. When
on the tee at the second it again looks somewhat simple, but this
hole is probably one of the most difficult. Your tee shot has to be
long and accurate, with it missing a strategically placed tree left
of the fairway. The approach shot is also made difficult, by yet another
tree centre of the fairway and bunkers left and right of the green.
The sixth a par 4 dogleg left, this hole is rated stroke 2 and deserves
it. From the tee there is a narrow entrance to the fairway, a good
draw is what is required. Your second is probably going to be with
a fairway wood, do not be disappointed if you are not on the green
this hole plays like a par 5. On the second nine it gets a little
hilly, but the trees keep coming.
On the second nine the first test is the tenth, a
par four with an uphill tee shot, try and keep left centre of the
fairway. The approach shot is very demanding, the green slants away
from you and is protected by bunkers left and right. Once on the green
you will be on one of the two tiers, this green also slopes left to
right. The 13th is a very long par 5, most of the way it is uphill.
Trees left and right of the tee restrict the tee shot, with a brook
just past the ladies tee and out of bounds left. Your second is an
uphill shot to a ridge on the fairway, if you are over this in two
a par is on the cards, but watch out for the bunkers left and right
of the green and by the way this is stroke index 1. The seventeenth
is a bit of a joke, this par 5 dogleg right is best played with 3
six irons. The last is a par four, an uphill tee shot has to be over
the ridge to be able to get on the green in two. If you make it take
a good look before the second, 3 bunkers protect this green and out
of bounds into the car park. A good hole to finish and one to par
as well, time for the after round drink on the terrace of the new
clubhouse.
Course Details
18 Holes Par 72 (SSS 71) - Length Meters 6,300
Score
Card
Requirements to Play
Handicap Certificate Men's 28 Ladies 36 - Normal Dress
Code
Amenities
Pro Shop, Driving Range, Putting Green, Club Hire, Trolleys, Buggy's,
Clubhouse