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…
