1Golfers familiar with the former South Course immediately notice significantly increased grading and contoured fairways that “really flow” says course architect Rees Jones. A A clean, uncluttered landscaping scheme offers open vistas and compliments the beauty of the natural terrain. Previously the 18th hole, this long par-4 has one of the bigger gre2Starting off on the par-4 former 3rd hole, notice that the new tee complex can be repurposed to use on No. 17. Further changes are found in the elevated landing area, the green whiStarting off on the par-4 former 3rd hole, notice that the new tee complex can be repurposed to use on No. 17. Further changes are found in the elevated landing area, the green whi3This striking par-4 hole has another open entrance to the green, which is flush to the fairway, one of the elements allowing golfers to play their ground game as well as their aiThis striking par-4 hole has another open entrance to the green, which is flush to the fairway, one of the elements allowing golfers to play their ground game as well as their ai4it’s after the tee shot that the hole gets really interesting, posing increased challenges for managing your game.The old No. 5 is a reasonably long par-5 and offers a variety of shot options. According to Rees Jones, it’s after the tee shot that the hole gets really interesting, posing 5This strong par-3 has bunkers right, between the green and the water, and a bailout left. Hitting into the wind, which will frequently be the case with this hole, means golfers mayHit the proper spot, and feed your ball onto the green. Miss your shot and still have the option to bounce it in. What golfers won’t see here - and everywhere grass meets water w6A long par-4, No. 6 also works as a drivable par-4 when the forward tee is put into use. The newly elevated green also has a lake added to the right, and an accommodating open entrThe newly elevated green also has a lake added to the right, and an accommodating open entrance with plenty of shot options to get there.7At first this may seem like the old seventh hole, but subtle differences here count for a lot. Strategically positioned pockets and bunkers mandate a strong aerial approach on thisAt first this may seem like the old seventh hole, but subtle differences here count for a lot. Strategically positioned pockets and bunkers mandate a strong aerial approach on this8Fairway bunkers left save you from out of bounds and the wooded, downhill sloping rough. Grass pockets throughout are saving pockets, while the area right of the green kicks the This uphill par-5 has an easy flow offering plenty of options to get on the green. Significant fairway grading during reconstruction means golfers now tee off to reach an elevate9For Rees, the beauty and aesthetics of the South Course, including bunker style, water features, and the Piedmont terrain, make it fun to play even on an off day. Here the big The par-4 No. 9 was the last hole shaped and according to Rees Jones, “we just kept getting better”. For Rees, the beauty and aesthetics of the South Course, including bunk10No. 10 is a downhill medium length par-4 and for Rees Jones the bunkers bracketed on both sides are a nod to notable mid-20th century course design, including that of his late faNo. 10 is a downhill medium length par-4 and for Rees Jones the bunkers bracketed on both sides are a nod to notable mid-20th century course design, including that of his late fa11While it’s tempting to try to cut the corner, bunkers not visible from the tee wait in the landing area right.The shortest par-4 on the golf course changed dramatically during construction and offers unusual features to thwart the big hitters. While it’s tempting to try to cut the corn12The only uphill par-3 on the South Course also features the deepest bunker on the course, right of the sizeable green. While the old course bunkers were generally round with moundiThe only uphill par-3 on the South Course also features the deepest bunker on the course, right of the sizeable green. While the old course bunkers were generally round with moundi13Another one of the most markedly changed holes, the renovated 13 is the longest par-4 on the course. It features significant elevation changes along with slopes and bunkers whi The long fairway bunker left typically feeds the ball toward the center. Since that allows you to go for the open entrance green, it’s more what Rees Jones will term a saving buAnother one of the most markedly changed holes, the renovated 13 is the longest par-4 on the course. It features significant elevation changes along with slopes and bunkers whi14The noticeable elevation change on this beautiful par-4 hole comes primarily from dropping the fairway ten to twelve feet. During construction of the new South Course over 200,000 On the serene No. 14, golfers that carry the cross bunker to the left of the green will enjoy a slope with an easy kick to the green surface15The second shot on 15 is arguably the hardest shot on the course, requiring the golfer to carry over water. This hole demands precision and a long drive to reach the widened anThe second shot on 15 is arguably the hardest shot on the course, requiring the golfer to carry over water. This hole demands precision and a long drive to reach the widened an16Land was added during construction, filling in part of the pond, and creating more options for the long shot. A large bunker complex right makes a play-it-safe second shot that mucThis go-for-it par-5 with open landings areas, but a pond left and narrow entrance to the green, offers shorter hitters multiple options to manage their game. Land was added during17This beautiful par-3 rewards golfers for hitting their target, as bunkers to the right and water left require accuracy. Green contours then mandate nuance on the narrow, long greenThis beautiful par-3 rewards golfers for hitting their target, as bunkers to the right and water left require accuracy. Green contours then mandate nuance on the narrow, long green18This longest par-5 on the South Course favors long hitters for the first two shots, as golfers hit uphill off the tee. Significant elevation was added here, which Rees Jones considThis longest par-5 on the South Course favors long hitters for the first two shots, as golfers hit uphill off the tee. Significant elevation was added here, which Rees Jones consid
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