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This hole was added to the layout around 1910. It is a classic hole in terms of strategy and aesthetic appeal. A par 5 for ladies, the green was designed with aggressive and varying slopes necessary to challenge a fairway wood or long iron for a player’s second shot or a wedge on the third shot. The back right corner of the green offers a tournament cupping area and a more strategic relationship with the adjacent bunker. This hole also offers a bump and run area into the demanding green.
Yardage
Black: 434 | Blue: 420 | White: 400 | Red: 436 (Par 5)
Fairway
This fairway is bisected by a creek at approximately 235 yards, depending on tee box. A lay up will call for a mid to long iron approach. A large drive to carry the creek offers a short iron to a challenging green. The prevailing summer wind helps with this strategy.
Bunkers
Strategically placed, these larger and deeper bunkers make for a challenging escape if you find one of them. A run up area and false front between is the best case scenario if you are unable to reach the green.
Green
This green slopes hard from back right to front left. A pin in the back right corner is challenging as it promotes an exciting shot that makes you pay attention to a fairway run off area, the prairie grass area on the right side of the hole and a deep fronting bunker.