This 90 degree dogleg left
requires a high, long second shot
up a very steep hill.
back
tee view (lower)
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 You can't see the fairway from this tee location. The
safest route is to hit a 175-200 yard shot aimed at the direction
marker in the fairway. This will leave you with 150-175 yards up
the hill. The more aggressive shot is to aim left of the big trees
and hit a high driver or 3 wood. Balls struck solidly on this line
will cut a lot of yardage off the hole.
Tip: Which route to take will depend on how well you're
striking
the ball. Cutting across the dogleg by playing over the wooded
hazard will make your approach to the green much shorter and
easier. However, playing the safe way pretty much guarantees no
worse than a bogie.
back
tee view (upper)
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The dogleg is not as sharp from this location and you
can see the layout and your target much better. You don't have
the same opportunity to cut the corner as you do when you play
from the lower tee location. The tee shot landing area is wide and
you'll want to get to the 150 marker at the base of the hill.
Tip: Drive left of center to shave distance off your
approach.
Be aware that a solid drive, hit a little right, can go through the
fairway and into the rough and trees. If you're driving poorly,
drop down to a 3 wood.
fairway
view
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Long, high-ball iron players have a real advantage. This
extremely uphill shot plays two or more clubs longer than normal.
Because of that, many golfers will be hitting long irons or woods.
It's likely they won't get enough height on the shot, the ball will
hit into the hill and come up short of the green.
Tip: Stay down to hit it solid and get the ball up.
Straight and a
little short is all right.
green view
Most approach shots will end up in front of this green.
There's rough to avoid in back and trees on the sides can obstruct
your scramble for a par. The green itself gently slopes front-right
and is not that scary.
Tip: Chipping from the front isn't that hard, get it close. Don't
over-think when figuring the speed or break. You can hole one on
this green.
HOLE GOAL: Play to your strengths. If you can hit your
second near the green, a par is a good bet.
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