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Lookout Point Country Club in FONTHILL, Ontario, Canada in L0S1E0
l0s1e0 (Click on a Hole to View Flyover of the Hole or View Hole Maps or View Scorecard or View Nearby Courses or View Gradebook or Wireframe Hubspoke)
1The first fairway is tree-lined on both sides with a slight dogleg to the right and provides a fairly generous landing area.A good drive to the fairway will leave a mid-iron to the large green protected by two bunkers. There is more room on the left side of the fairway where an errant drive can be playeA drive that lands in the trees and Travis signature mounds on the right will require a punch shot back to the fairway. 2The 2nd hole is a 174 yard par 3. It’s a mid iron shot for most players, the target is the middle of the green and will leave no more than a 20-foot putt. Take a look at the direction of the flag on the first hole and at the clubhouse, as the wind can be deceiving. A tee shot that is short centre is a good miss, two large bunkers proThe two-tiered green slopes from left to right across the centre of the green, flat putts will break away from the escarpment on this hole. Gord McGinnis Sr., long term pro, advise3Hole #3 at Lookout Point is a memorable and reachable par 5 where the escarpment really begins to take effect. Players must favour the left-hand side off the fairway, as most driveA good tee shot will give the player the option to go for the green in two, and an eagle putt. But don’t be long or right of this green, because this hole will penalize the aggreMore birdies are made on this hole by laying up favouring the left side of the fairway or short front which will provide the best angle to attack the pin. 4This hole plays uphill tee to green and breaks from right to left. The tee shot should favour the right side of the fairway and will kick slightly left, the second shot will be a lEverything kicks left on this hole. Don’t miss long or left, short and right is an easier up and down. The green is surrounded by Travis mounds and a bunker on the left side, maThe green slopes right to left away from the escarpment, be satisfied with a two-putt on this large green and head for the next hole.5But don’t be fooled by this picturesque little hole that is ranked as one of the easiest holes on the course. Off the tee, this hole demands a straight shot that lands on the froWith the wind blowing this is a tough green to hit. Two bunkers left and right make for a difficult par save. Be warned: this short par 3 frequently punishes all errant shots that Long and right is jail, left is tough, the only good miss is short front of the green, which occasionally rolls onto the green. Even the good players play short, especially when th6Accuracy is more important than distance off the tee on this hole. A good drive can roll onto the top shelf of the fairway, leaving a wedge to the green or roll into the valley andAn accurate 3-wood or hybrid that lands on the left side of the fairway is advisable, which will roll into a collection area at the 150-year marker. The second shot is a mid-iron tThis two-tier green has a Travis signature design feature: a deep valley that runs across in the centre of the green that emulates the fairway. The pin placement front, centre, and7Trees line both sides of the fairway.The ideal tee shot favours the centre of the fairway enabling some players to challenge this green in two. An ideal target for the second shot is to the right of the 100-yard marker. Staying on the high right side of this fairway provides a good angle into this very tricky green. Don’Even the seasoned veteran at Lookout Point still has difficulty reading this green. Two putts on this challenging green that slopes predominantly, back to front and right to left, 8The tee shot is 175 yards uphill through a valley known as Presbyterian Pass. Wind direction on this hole is a big factor in club selection, as this hole can play two to three clubCorrect club selection is the key to success to land on this large green. Any tee shots that are just short will roll back 10-15 feet below the green or land in one of the two bunkThere is a relatively flat landing area to the left of the green that can’t be seen from the tee box. Avoid the deep rough and slope to the right. This hole has one of the larger9For the longer players, the 9th hole is a reachable 522-yard par 5. A demanding tee shot, out of bounds on the right side and a large pond to the left will catch bad drives.Choose your second shot wisely—it might be a good idea to lay up to the 150-yard mark to avoid the deep valley that leaves a difficult blind third shot.Longer players who attempt to carry the valley that crosses this wide fairway should favour the left side of the fairway because it is a shorter carry and you will avoid the two bu10The 435-yard par 4 10th hole is one of the most demanding tee shots you will face during your round. With out of bounds from tee to green for the next five holes, this is the start of Lookout Point’s Amen Corner. With out of bounds on the right side, and a heavy tree-line left, Missing the green means a challenging up and down. Don’t be long and don’t be left—a hidden bunker awaits anyone who overshoots this green, so it is better to be slightly sho11With out-of-bounds on the right, this tee shot requires one of your best swings of the day. Due to the elevation change use one club less than the yardage requires.Take a look at the flag on top of the hill and then the other greens—it’s not unusual to see the flags in this area of the course all going in different directions.The green, which falls off in every direction, is protected by two bunkers on the left and two bunkers on the right, and a gully in front.12However, it’s a reachable hole for long hitters and an opportunity at birdie before finishing the round with six par 4's. This hole has an inviting fairway that is slightly downhThe fairway landing area is protected by a lone fairway bunker well placed on the right and a small hidden pond on the left. A good tee shot splits two hazards landing between the The conservative 140-yard lay up, leaving 110 yards to the pin. The correct yardage is key on the layup—you must be short of the hidden creek that is 90 yards short of the green.13Travis, who built the course in 1922, used the natural features of the land. Your tee shot must carry a large spring-fed pond and reach the top of an elevated fairway. There are trA long and accurate drive that holds the right side will cut the corner, so if the ball lands on the right side of the fairway it will leave the shortest approach shot with the besThis hole’s rambling fairway has a gully on the left and another in front of the green. Your approach shot is to one of the smallest and most difficult greens on the course.14The hole is uphill off the tee, protected by out of bounds down the right-hand side and trees on the left. The hole is tighter and longer than it looks.Play down the left side of the fairway. Your second shot to this green will need to carry a gully, a fairway bunker, and a Travis signature mound, which is 60 yards short of the grThe green is protected by a deep bunker on the left and a mounding to the right. The runoff area at the back of the green will perplex all levels of golfers. There are two options 15The 15th hole of the day is a short 334 yard par 4 and is the first hole on the back nine without out of bounds on the right. The 15th hole has a unique fairway, forcing players to keep the ball left off a solitary sentinel tree on the right side of the fairway.Players can try driving the ball past the tree or place the ball in the valley left of the tree. More birdies will be achieved from this position. The green has a very narrow openi16This hole demands accuracy over distance, a 200 to 220 yard tee shot that carries the large gully is rewarded with the ideal position to approach the green with a full iron.The small elevated green is well protected by bunkers on both sides and mounding at the back. Players are advised to carry the false front and play to the middle of the green.Accurate wedge players can be aggressive and go for birdie. Don’t get too aggressive if the pin is on the left, unless you are very confident with your yardage and club selection17This hole demands your best tee shot of the day. An uphill tee shot that lands right of the Walter Travis mound leaves a good angle to the green.There is a small pond short left, and a large bunker down the right, finding the fairway is a must in order to hit this green in regulation. Most players will have a mid-iron approThe green has bunkers left and right and a false front. There is also a sweeping run-off area that wraps around behind the bunkers and the back of the green.18The short par 4 18th hole is the most talked-about hole of the golf course. Love it or hate, it it’s a great finishing hole that has determined the outcome of countless matches aDon't get fooled by the yardage: this 321-yard hole has some very sharp teeth. It is deceptively longer than the yardage indicates as you play up the escarpment to an elevated greeThe fairway has two tiers and is exceptionally well-bunkered: one on the left, and three on the right between a series of Walter Travis mounding.
Holes Distances in
Yards Meters
Hole: 1 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 17/15 Yards 418 418
408
408
403
Meters 382 382
373
373
369
Hole: 2 Par: 3/3 Hcp: 11/17 Yards 174 155
155
155
135
Meters 159 142
142
142
123
Hole: 3 Par: 5/5 Hcp: 9/1 Yards 484 484
468
465
452
Meters 443 443
428
425
413
Hole: 4 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 1/9 Yards 465 424
424
368
368
Meters 425 388
388
336
336
Hole: 5 Par: 3/3 Hcp: 13/13 Yards 158 158
141
141
139
Meters 144 144
129
129
127
Hole: 6 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 3/5 Yards 396 396
388
375
380
Meters 362 362
355
343
347
Hole: 7 Par: 5/5 Hcp: 5/3 Yards 523 526
506
510
438
Meters 478 481
463
466
401
Hole: 8 Par: 3/3 Hcp: 15/11 Yards 175 156
156
136
136
Meters 160 143
143
124
124
Hole: 9 Par: 5/5 Hcp: 7/7 Yards 522 488
488
452
455
Meters 477 446
446
413
416
Hole: 10 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 2/8 Yards 427 427
415
415
371
Meters 390 390
379
379
339
Hole: 11 Par: 3/3 Hcp: 12/16 Yards 195 195
187
166
167
Meters 178 178
171
152
153
Hole: 12 Par: 5/5 Hcp: 16/4 Yards 501 501
460
469
447
Meters 458 458
421
429
409
Hole: 13 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 4/2 Yards 443 394
393
347
347
Meters 405 360
359
317
317
Hole: 14 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 8/10 Yards 423 423
400
363
367
Meters 387 387
366
332
336
Hole: 15 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 18/14 Yards 334 334
324
329
314
Meters 305 305
296
301
287
Hole: 16 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 14/12 Yards 334 334
321
322
306
Meters 305 305
294
294
280
Hole: 17 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 10/18 Yards 418 418
376
341
342
Meters 382 382
344
312
313
Hole: 18 Par: 4/4 Hcp: 6/6 Yards 312 312
304
309
296
Meters 285 285
278
283
271
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