1Built in 1988, the Lakes, at 3,542 yards, is the longest of our three ninesFormerly known as the "Conway" nine, the fairways are more wide open than the otherswith the greens having more subtle breaks than on the Valley or Oaks. The Lakes has one of Southern California's 18 toughest holes. The 234 yard, par 3, all carry over water, was v2"A visually stunning Par 4 from the tee, leaving the player a myriad of options on possibly making par.The longer hitters carry the upslope in the fairway, and attempt to leave a short iron in their hands. Shorter players have a decision to make from the 185-210 rangeGo for the green and be a hero, or risk splashing your ball with a miss right, into a large water feature. The green complex has six possible pin positions- all unique on how they 3"Depending on the tee you’re playing, this downhill par 3 will play between165 and 230 yards. Though you’ll see from the tee a fairly large green, the 3rd green has some of North Ranch’s most difficult slopes and breaks to read, making putting very di4Lakes number four is the longest of any par 5 at North Ranch Country Club and is reachable only by the biggest hitters.A safe drive to the left side of the fairway will keep you out of the hazard looming on the right.A layup to the top of the hill is the key for hitting to this massive green that is guarded on the left as well as the front and back right with bunkers.5One of the more difficult par 4's on any of the three nines, Lakes 5 is an uphill climb that generally turns you back into the prevailing winds.Be sure to club up because this approach is deceivingly uphill, into the wind and protected by a false front."Difficult uphill par 4. The wind usually blows hard into the golfer’s face, making the approach play two or three clubs longer than the yardage suggests. A pot bunker on the lef6A par 5 that plays longer than the yardage due to it being uphill and into the prevailing wind.Beware of the water hazard guarding the left and choose an extra club when attacking this elevated green.7"A great driving hole, as the fairway is wide open to this slight dog-leg right hole. The 2nd shot to a 2-tiered green needs to be accurate."A great driving hole, as the fairway is wide open to this slight dog-leg right hole.The 2nd shot to a 2-tiered green needs to be accurate. The green is protected by a series of bunkers on the right and can be a difficult scrambling hole if you miss the green left 8Lakes eight is the premier hole at North Ranch.This hole is a beauty for taking pictures but everything you can handle to play. Club selection here is key, make sure to pick the longer one since hitting the green here is paramo9A good finishing hole that steadily climbs uphill the whole way.A big drive is required to reach the top of the hill to have a clear shot at the green. Choosing the right club on your approach is crucial for this uphill approach to a three-tier
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