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
