Don't judge a hole by the
yardage on
the scorecard. Short par 4's can be the most
interesting and this one is a good example.
There's a lot happening here.
back
tee view
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 The previous hole required good course management
and this hole makes you use your head, too. Also like the previous
hole, the tee shot will go a long way in determining your score.
Once again, you have 3 options off the tee. Hit a wood and go for
the green. Use this aggressive shot only in a scramble or team
format event when your group already has a ball safely in the
fairway. Option two is to hit a long iron and get your approach
close to the bunkers in front of the green. The safest option is to
hit a mid-iron off the tee leaving yourself a full shot from about a
hundred yards.
Tip: If you've been following the tips from the
beginning, we've
been suggesting "imagining a line splitting the green" to help you
visualize which side to favor and which side to avoid. Now, you
should "split" an entire hole and stay away from the right half.
If you hit your tee shot in the trees on the right, you'll have a hard
time just getting it back to the fairway. It could get real ugly. It's
smart to tee off with a middle iron aimed just inside the left tree
line.
fairway
view
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If you took the conservative approach off the tee, you'll
have a full wedge to the green from a fairly level lie. But, if your
tee ball lands in the fairway right of center it can kick into the
trees or leave you with a tricky downhill shot below your feet. The
shot to the green will look closer than it is because the bunkers
are some 30 yards short of the putting surface.
Tip: Everything runs away from you and toward the
right. The
normal lie and prevailing wind will accentuate a shot moving to
the right. The approach is a little downhill so make sure you don't
hit it through the green. Try to keep your ball-flight down and left.
green view
(right front)
Missing the green can present you with a tough chip or an
unplayable situation with the bushes or trees. The green gently
slopes to the right.
Tip: See the line and hit it. There's not a lot of
movement. Be
more aggressive when coming from the right.
HOLE GOAL: There aren't many "birdie holes" on the back
nine. This one just qualifies. You can be content with a par.
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