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Hole #1
Be sure to hit a few balls at the practice center, because this opening par 4 demands an accurate tee shot. Once in the fairway, all that is left is a mid to short range iron approach shot into a green guarded by one bunker to the left. A birdie here is a nice way to begin the round, but be careful not to let par get away with an errant shot.
Professional: 449 yards
Championship: 417 yards
Classic: 400 yards
Forward: 345 yards
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Hole #2
The first of three par 5 holes on the course, Hole Number 2 requires a drive over tall grasses to a landing area defined by two fairway bunkers. Big hitters might be tempted to try and reach the green in two, but the narrow green is well guarded. Most players hit the second shot near the 100 yard marker and use a short iron to knock it close.
Professional: 535 yards
Championship: 508 yards
Classic: 487 yards
Forward: 460 yards
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Hole #3
Hole Number 3 is a lengthy par 4 with out of bounds to the left and fescue covered mounds to the right. Depending on the direction of the wind, a good drive leaves a mid to long iron approach into a double tiered green. Stay away from the "Railroad Bunker" on the left and par is not out of reach.
Professional: 481 yards
Championship: 425 yards
Classic: 375 yards
Forward: 332 yards
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Hole #4
The first of four demanding par 3 holes, Hole Number 4 asks for an accurate mid to long range iron shot over water to a shallow double tiered green. Bunkers in front and behind the green leave no room for error. Once on the green, the severe slopes and fast speed make par a great score.
Professional: 175 yards
Championship: 142 yards
Classic: 128 yards
Forward: 119 yards
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Hole #5
Parallel to Hole Number 3, the difficulty level of Hole Number 5 depends on which way the wind is blowing. Aim to the right side of the fairway off of the tee, as the slope will carry most balls to the left. A good second shot is important here to a green sloped back to front.
Professional: 467 yards
Championship: 441 yards
Classic: 425 yards
Forward: 388 yards
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Hole #6
The second par 3 on the outward side, Hole Number 6 features a narrow green guarded by bunkers and mounds on both sides. Watch the pin placement and do not miss the green on the short side - doing so will likely result in a bogey or worse.
Professional: 196 yards
Championship: 184 yards
Classic: 148 yards
Forward: 142 yards
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Hole #7
The premium is on accuracy off of the tee on Hole Number 7. A narrow fairway surrounded by fescue covered mounds and bunkers will penalize errant shots, but tee shots in the fairway will find mid to short iron shots into the green. A fast green that slopes from back to front makes most putts quite challenging.
Professional: 375 yards
Championship: 364 yards
Classic: 356 yards
Forward: 349 yards
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Hole #8
This dogleg left par 4 presents a couple of options from the tee area. Hit it short to a wide landing area and leave a longer iron into a narrow green, or hit it long off of the tee to a narrowing fairway guarded by bunkers and high grass on the left. A definite classic risk / reward hole that may pay off whichever strategy you choose.
Professional: 390 yards
Championship: 372 yards
Classic: 352 yards
Forward: 322 yards
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Hole #9
The finishing hole on the outward side is a long par 4 that demands two accurate shots for a good opportunity at par. Watch out for the three bunkers guarding the landing area and the out of bounds on the left off of the tee. Reward yourself with a snack at the turn if you make par on this hole.
Professional: 440 yards
Championship: 419 yards
Classic: 407 yards
Forward: 355 yards
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