1The opening hole is arguably one of the most challenging in North Wales. If you are too far left off the tee, the trees may block your second shot but don’t go too far right or yThe green slopes significantly from back to front and the burn has magnetic qualities for golf balls.So if you are hitting anything more than a short iron into the green, a lay up in front of the burn may be the sensible strategy with a hope to chip and putt, especially if there i2The second also features the ball magnetic burn and out of bounds to a wayward hook or if you are too long.The tee is sheltered so may fool you with wind strength.Clubbing for the centre of the green, irrespective of pin position, is the safe play.3At last a chance to open the shoulders and stronger players will be hoping for a birdie opportunity.However, there are bunkers right and left to pick up wayward shots - easy enough to find in a prevailing Westerly wind.Bunkers also guard the green left and right so an extra club into the green will probably pay dividends.4A very tough Par 4, especially into the wind. The best line off the tee is just left of or over the lonesome pine.The elevated green slopes steeply upwards front to back with drop offs all round and bunkers protect the left and right entrance.Lying up in front and playing a short chip and run may well avoid you having to show Michelsonesque skills that you don’t have! 5One of the course’s iconic holes and definitely the key to our Amen Corner. It is justifiably Index 1 for the ladies and many men will find it tougher than its rating of index 46A very picturesque par 3 that is surrounded by water. It’s a bigger green than it looks but again the tee box is protected and can disguise the strength of wind which can add or If you go in the water, please read the local rule on the card as regards dropping and the Captain’s Charity jar in the Clubhouse will gratefully receive your donation as further7If you are still playing to your handicap after the opening 6 holes, you should be pleased. Unless the wind is coming from Siberia (as it does sometimes, especially in Winter) , thFor all players, it gives a chance to “open the shoulders”. However, beware the OOB on the left with trees beyond and two bunkers on the right which often make their presence fApproaching the green, there is quite a big lake which will devour any ball which is pulled or hooked (by right hander’s that is) and it’s a water hazard so will require you t8The 8th is actually shorter than the 7th but plays longer due to a highly elevated green. From the tee, there are four bunkers on the right waiting to trap slightly wayward drives For most players, the safest second shot will be to lay up on the left half of the fairway between the road and the burn but beware of OOB and another small burn if you go too far The green is long and narrow, sloping significantly from front to back, and is guarded by three bunkers.9The 9th is rated index 18 for both men and ladies as it has a large green and can be benign on a calm day - plus it gives a great view of the surrounding scenery. However, a burn iIn classic coastal golf style, the wind can easily change the hole into one which inflicts quite some pain to an otherwise good score so play safe and club for the centre of the gr101112131415161718
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