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Narrow tee shots, well guarded greens
(Continued from Page 16) astraight par-4 that features a very large fairway bunker that will penalize errant tee shots. A mid-iron approach must find the correct level of this large, twotiered green.
The following is the hole descriptions for the back nine:
• Hole 10: The 10th hole is a long par-4 with a slight dogleg to the right. If you find the bunker that is 40 yards short of the green, you can amass a large number of this hole. Perhaps the most undulating green on the golf course, the 10th green will challenge even the best putting strokes.
• Hole 11: The three fairway bunkers on the par-5, 11th hole provide for the narrowest tee shot on the golf course. A successful layup must stay clear of a bunker that sits 60 yards from the green. Your third shot must find the correct section of this triangle-shaped green in order to have a realistic birdie chance.
• Hole 12: The 478-yard, par-4, 12th hole is a demanding hole. If your tee shot finds the short grass, don’t be fooled on your approach by the bunker that sits 20 yards short of the green. Although the undulations on the 12th green are subtle, this green is slippery and is very easy to 3-putt.
• Hole 13: Hit a long-iron or fairway wood to the 100-yard to 120-yard range and you are off to a good start on the par-
4, 13th hole. Judging the correct distance on your second shot to this uphill green will prove to be a challenge. This green slopes from right to left, so be careful with those downhill putts.
• Hole 14: At 214 yards, the par-3, 14th hole is one of many challenging holes on the inward nine. Once you have found the putting surface, this green will challenge you with its slopes and deceiving breaks.
• Hole 15: The 15th hole is a 485-yard par-5. With a desert area down the entire left side, the fairway is wide enough to be aggressive. A well-protected green will provide a reasonable birdie try to those who play it smart.
• Hole 16: A true risk-reward hole, this 314-yard par-4 will give you a few options. A layup with a mid- or long-iron will leave you with a short approach to this wellguarded green. If you try to drive the green from the tee, plenty of deep bunkers await an off-line shot. Scores frequently range from eagle to double-bogey on this short par-4.
• Hole 17: The 17th hole is a mediumsized par-3 that provides an opportunity for a birdie. However, once you find the putting surface, this multi-tiered green may turn your birdie putt into a bogey putt.
• Hole 18: The finishing hole is a 420yard par-4 that features a desert area along the entire left side. If you manage to avoid the fairway and greenside bunkers,