Course
Hole #1: Overture
Par 4, Handicap 15
- Championship Tee: 383
- Members Tee: 363
- Seniors Tee: 290
- Ladies Tee: 252
- The opening hole is a short par 4 with a right dog leg. The most important shot on this hole is the first.
Hole #2: Plateau
Par 4, Handicap 7
- Championship Tee: 421
- Members Tee: 383
- Seniors Tee: 351
- Ladies Tee: 310
- A patch of wetlands to the right of the tee is a harbinger. This hole has a generous landing zone for the drive, but the second shot is challenged by a two-tiered elevated green.
Hole #3: Craters
Par 5, Handicap 1
- Championship Tee: 575
- Members Tee: 545
- Seniors Tee: 511
- Ladies Tee: 402
- The course's #1 handicap hole is a long, uphill par 5, protected by 24 bunkers. Only two small bunkers are visible from the tee-box, all are visible from the second and third shot, and NONE are seen from the green when looking back at the tee-box.
Hole #4: Vista
Par 3, Handicap 13
- Championship Tee: 223
- Members Tee: 186
- Seniors Tee: 157
- Ladies Tee: 121
- A long par 3 at 223 yards (204 m) from the tip. Requires a carry over tall fescue and bunkers onto a narrow green. This one plays long.
Hole #5: Twin
Par 4, Handicap 3
- Championship Tee: 438
- Members Tee: 407
- Seniors Tee: 376
- Ladies Tee: 333
- With two separate greens, this hole features a fascinating strategy contrast. When the pin is on the left green, a monster bunker protects the hole and the player will need to fight through dense rough. The right green is open, but has a long right dog leg.
Hole #6: Ledge
Par 5, Handicap 11
- Championship Tee: 527
- Members Tee: 485
- Seniors Tee: 450
- Ladies Tee: 407
- This is a medium Par 5, requiring a drive between flanking bunkers. The player has to account for a prevailing headwind on the difficult third shot to a plateau green.
Hole #7: Draw
Par 4, Handicap 5
- Championship Tee: 444
- Members Tee: 419
- Seniors Tee: 386
- Ladies Tee: 339
- A downhill Par 4 that will reward a sweeping draw from the tee.
Hole #8: Orphan
Par 3, Handicap 17
- Championship Tee: 168
- Members Tee: 142
- Seniors Tee: 122
- Ladies Tee: 103
- The hole of this picturesque par 3 is protected by a front-facing pond and wetlands behind. A steep face bunker is located in front of the green.
Hole #9: Snake
Par 4, Handicap 9
- Championship Tee: 406
- Members Tee: 374
- Seniors Tee: 343
- Ladies Tee: 300
- This hole has a generous landing zone for a tee shot. The green is defended by a pond to the left and multiple traps to the right, making for a daunting second shot.
Hole #10: Pulpit
Par 4, Handicap 10
- Championship Tee: 401
- Members Tee: 370
- Seniors Tee: 340
- Ladies Tee: 294
- Blind, uphill tee shot. The second shot requires a long carry over water to a narrow green.
Hole #11: Redan
Par 4, Handicap 4
- Championship Tee: 483
- Members Tee: 433
- Seniors Tee: 376
- Ladies Tee: 301
- A fade is favored from the tee. However, too much is punished by trees.
Hole #12: Rockside
Par 3, Handicap 18
- Championship Tee: 177
- Members Tee: 150
- Seniors Tee: 121
- Ladies Tee: 110
- The green is heavily tiered. Involves high punishment for errant tee shots and high reward for accuracy.
Hole #13: Falls
Par 4, Handicap 2
- Championship Tee: 466
- Members Tee: 444
- Seniors Tee: 424
- Ladies Tee: 325
- One of many visually impressive holes on the course. A waterfall adjacent to the tee sets the stage for the long par 4. Length and accuracy are required from the tee and into the well-protected green. Par is an excellent score.
Hole #14: Dilemma
Par 5, Handicap 8
- Championship Tee: 540
- Members Tee: 511
- Seniors Tee: 480
- Ladies Tee: 441
- The dilemma is to attempt to carry the wasteland on the second shot or lay-up to the right on this par 5. This is a high risk, high reward Fazio classic with eagle possibilities.
Hole #15: Quarry
Par 4, Handicap 16
- Championship Tee: 341
- Members Tee: 311
- Seniors Tee: 291
- Ladies Tee: 257
- A short par 4. It looks innocent, but the green requires an adroit player, as it is the toughest on the course.
Hole #16: Cape
Par 4, Handicap 6
- Championship Tee: 404
- Members Tee: 385
- Seniors Tee: 343
- Ladies Tee: 286
- A dramatic cape hole. Fraught with hazards; the second shot will require pinpoint accuracy.
Hole #17: Headwaters
Par 3, Handicap 14
- Championship Tee: 230
- Members Tee: 200
- Seniors Tee: 180
- Ladies Tee: 80
- A beautiful, wetlands-traversing hole that requires a 200-yard (180 m) carry.
Hole #18: Split
Par 5, Handicap 12
- Championship Tee: 555
- Members Tee: 531
- Seniors Tee: 490
- Ladies Tee: 445
- Majestic finishing hole with cross bunkers that split the fairway. Choose from two fairways for your approach, depending on the pin placement. The wetlands frame a generous green, while hawks that often circle the green and surrounding wetlands add a touch of nature to the experience.
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