Course Tour Continued Hole 7, Par 4, 384 Yards –
Hole 9, Par 5, 488 Yards –
A long, straight tee shot required here. Hazards include out-of-bounds and trees on the left. A fairway bunker and deep ditch on the right will punish wayward shots. Hit your approach shot too long and a steep slope through the green leaves an awkward return chip.
A long up-hill Par 5 but can still be a Birdie chance. A good drive, left of centre is essential to go for the green in two for long hitters. Your second shot needs to be hit straight to avoid trees on the right and outof-bounds protecting the practice area on the left. The green is sheltered amongst trees, protected by bunkers short left and right. Avoid missing the green long or right as it’s near impossible to get up and down.
Hole 8, Par 3, 175 Yards – This is a strong Par 3 hole. Bunkers protect the left and right of a large green so club selection is vital, the sheltered tee can often hide the swirling wind. A three is a good score.
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Hole 10, Par 5, 483 Yards – A down-hill hole, which gives players a chance of a birdie. Long hitters can reach in two but will need a good straight drive. A blind second shot needs to be threaded between the fairway bunker on the left and greenside bunkers left and right. Avoid the hazards and a four is possible.