1The opening hole is the birthplace of the “Mulligan”. After a 2018 renovation, this tree lined hole is now a par 5.A blind bunker is a strategic new addition. The Canoe Brook Creek stretches across the fairway defining Essex Fells -West Orange border. The large green has a false front and bunkers left and right. This hole is perhaps a birdie-hole for the very long hitters. Note the town landmark in the left r2This short Par 4 requires two strategically placed shots.The tee shot must avoid a fairway bunker approximately 100 yards short of the green. The approach is to a small,undulating green which slopes back to front. A spine extends the length of the green which requires a well-placed approach to avoid a difficult birdie putt.3This downhill Par 3 plays to an O-Blique shaped green with a spine extending the length of the green which slopes back to front.A well-placed tee shot is needed to avoid a difficult birdie putt. The green is guarded left and right by deep bunkers. The tee boxes were part of a 2018 renovation. The new drivin4This uphill Par 4 of approximately 400 yards plays longer and is framed by trees on both sides of the fairway.The fir trees right afford only a chip back to the fairway. A left tee shot leaves an approach shot blocked by tall fir trees beginning 100 yards from the green on top of the hill.5The longest and arguably prettiest hole at Essex Fells is a 400-yard, Par 4. The downhill tee shot must avoid a row of fir trees right and trees bordered by out-of-bounds left.A stream runs across the fairway 300 yards from the tee. The second shot must avoid a series of bunkers on the left side of the fairway and a long fairway bunker on the right.The third shot is typically a short iron to a severely sloped green from back to front, which includes a false front to repel short approach shots.6This downhill Par 3 measures between 160 to 180 yards and is protected by two bunkers in front of the green.A well-struck shot to this flat green provides an excellent chance at birdie.7This short, 350 yard, dogleg right Par 4requires a well-placed tee shot directed to the blind, left side of the fairway. Out-of-bounds extends along the entire left side of the hole and behind the green.A huge oak tree guards approach shots from the right side of the fairway and right rough. A short iron approach to a relatively flat green must avoid bunkers on both sides of the g8The longest Par 4 on the course measures 470 yards from the back tee and is the #1 stroke hole.The tee shot is uphill to a slight dogleg left which places a premium on length and accuracy. The hole is framed by trees on both sides of the fairway. The long second shot is prot9This 350 yard, Par 4 puts a premium on an accurate tee shot due to fir trees bordering both sides of the fairway.A strategically placed fairway bunker must be avoided on the left side of the fairway which extends 90 to 120 yards from the green.10This downhill, 200 yard Par 3 typically plays one club shorter than its distance.The green is long, and a tier extends across the front third of the green and bunkers border both sides of the green. A par on this hole is a good score.11This short, straight 500 yard Par 5 can be reached with two well-struck shots.However, accuracy is required off the tee, as a stream runs along the entire right side of the fairway and two fairway bunkers on the left side of the fairway must be avoided by loThe opportunity to attack the green with the second shot must carry a fairway bunker approximately 50 yards short of the green. A large bunker also guards the front and right side 12This uphill Par 3 ranges from 160 to 190 yards and plays a club longer than its distance.The green is bunkered on both sides and slopes severely back to front. The tee shot must remain below the hole to avoid a treacherous downhill or sidehill putt. Par is a good score13This 350 yard Par 4 is bordered by out-of-bounds left and trees on the right of the fairway.On the left side of the fairway, a long bunker extends 120 to 170 yards from the green. A signature rock lies in the middle of the fairway 80 yards from the green. A good tee shot 14The start of a trio of tough Par 4’s, this 425 yard hole requires a long and straight tee shot which must avoid awell-placed bunker on the right side of the fairway and deep rough and trees on the left. This very tricky O-Blique green has a severe false front and slopes back to front.The green is guarded by a deep bunker to the left front of the green and another bunker 30 yards short right of the green. The approach shot should be directed to the right of the 15This long, straight, 455 yard Par 4 has a stream along the entire right side of the hole and trees line the entire left side of the hole.A large oak tree 100 yards from the green blocks the path to the green of approach shots hit from the middle and left side of the fairway.This hole is not reachable in regulation by the average player and requires two long and well-positioned shots to reach a green which has a hump across the front third of the green16This uphill, slight dogleg right, 445 yard hole is the most difficult hole on the course.The fairway is bordered by trees right and left and out-of-bounds extends the entire left side of the hole. The average player cannot reach this green in regulation and the long apThe green slopes severely back to front and a spine meanders through the left side of the green. Downhill putts are treacherous. A Par 4 is an excellent score for a hole which play17This short, picturesque, downhill 330 yard Par 4requires an accurate tee shot to a fairway guarded by trees right and left.The long green is protected by a large pond to the left and two bunkers on the right side of the green. A well-positioned tee shot and short approach provides a good opportunity fo18The finishing hole at Essex Fells is an uphill 330 yard Par 4,which is bordered by trees and bunkers on both sides of the fairway.A straight tee shot over “Birdie Ridge” leaves a short, blind approach to a green which slopes severely back to front, but does afford a small flat platform for a left-rear pin
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