This uphill hole demands
solid
long and short shot-making.
You also have to use your head.
Par is a good score.
back
tee view (normal)
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 Course management is very important on the back nine
and it starts with your tee shot at ten. That big tree in the fairway,
250 yards from the tee, forces you to consider one of three
options. Hit driver down the left to avoid the tree with your
second shot. Hit driver down the middle and let the tilt of the
fairway kick the ball right of the tree. Or, use a 3 wood from the
tee to lay back far enough from the tree to allow you to play your
next shot over or around it. You'll also have a more level lie from this position.
Tip: The left side looks like the shot. But, balls
landing 200-230
yards from the tee in the left part of the fairway will bounce right,
leaving you behind "the tree". The effective landing area is only
about 10 yards wide and you risk getting caught up in the trees
on the left. Unless you're driving straight and far, go with the
second or third options listed above.
back tee view (long)
This alternate tee, shared by the first and tenth holes, is
used occasionally. From here, the hole plays about 20 yards longer.
However, the angle to the fairway makes the tee shot a bit easier.
Tip: Being farther away from "the tree in the
fairway" makes your
tee shot landing position less critical. However, for the most
distance and a level lie for your second, favor the right.
fairway
view
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The uphill second shot is very straightforward. Hit it as
solid and as far as you can up the wide fairway. The well-protected
green requires no longer than a short iron approach. Try to get
your second shot to the one hundred yard marker.
Tip: Make sure you avoid "the tree" and the
wooded areas off the
fairway. From an uneven lie, you'll need good balance to hit a
solid shot of 200 plus yards. To give yourself the best angle for
your approach to the green, try to get your second in the fairway
on the right side.
approach
view
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A large, deep bunker guards the front-left and the
perimeter of the green is surrounded by trees, bushes and rough.
Like we mentioned on some earlier holes, this is another green
that you should mentally "split in half", right and left. Avoid
hitting any approach to the left side. The risk is greater than the
reward.
Tip: Think short and right at all times. Don't try to
carry the
bunker. Don't go for the pin in back. Allow a little for pulling
your uphill approach.
green
view (front right)
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This undulating putting surface, set on a diagonal, makes
it difficult to hit your approach close to the pin and hard to sink
a putt. Don't force any shot here.
Tip: Surface is firmer, faster and has more roll than some others.
Play larger breaks because putts and chips should be hit with only
enough speed to reach the hole.
HOLE GOAL: Remove the excitement from this hole. Play
"boring" golf. Three shots on, two putts. At least, the math
is easy.
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