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Hole 1

Hole Name

From The Tee One of the best opening holes in golf, this hole epitomizes Donald Ross' belief that an opening hole should enable the player to get a feel for his swing without undue stress.

From The Fairway

On The Green The longer players can drive this green, but the smart tee shot is to the plateau left of center in the fairway.

Hole 2

Hole Name

From The Tee

From The Fairway If you feel confident, carry the mound left of the fairway off the tee, leaving a short approach.

On The Green Otherwise, hit to the 150-yard marker just right of the mound in the center of the fairway. Avoid the right side. Bunkers surround the two-tiered, elevated green. It is critical to be on the same level as the pin.

Hole 3

Hole Name

From The Tee The ideal tee shot is just past the 150-yard marker. From this flat area, you will have a straightforward approach to an elevated green.

From The Fairway

On The Green Play for the center of the green regardless of the pin position. This diabolical green is loaded with small mounds making it the toughest on the course to read.

Hole 4

Hole Name

From The Tee This hole demands a very accurate tee shot with out-of-bounds right and severe rough and bunkers left.

From The Fairway

On The Green The green is fairly level, so fairway and approach shots left short sometimes roll up onto the green. Otherwise, an easy chip shot into a gently sloping putting surface remains. Avoid a big score on this hole.

Hole 5

Hole Name

From The Tee Tee shots need not be long but must stay in the fairway with trouble left and right.

From The Fairway

On The Green Second shots should favor the right side and clear the hillcrest. They will end up on the left side at the bottom of the hill, leaving an easy approach to the elevated green. The green slopes hard from back to front.

Hole 6

Hole Name

From The Tee One of the most picturesque and demanding holes on the course despite its short length. The prevailing wind is usually in your face, adding an extra club to your tee shot.

From The Fairway

On The Green The green, with its small mounds and valleys, is another test of your "reading" skills.

Hole 7

Hole Name

From The Tee The 7th has no bunkers; instead, it features a creek that runs down the right

From The Fairway side and then crosses the fairway past the landing area. The elevated green is framed by a hillside to the right and rear.

On The Green A shot hit on this hill will normally bounce toward the green. Avoid missing the green to the left.

Hole 8

Hole Name

From The Tee This difficult green sits just over the top of a hill. Deep bunkers left and a sharp slope right surround the putting surface.

From The Fairway Par can be made from the small fairway short of the green. In the 1919 U.S. Open, a competitor shot an eighteen on this hole, a record for a par 3 that still stands.

On The Green Par can be made from the small fairway short of the green. In the 1919 U.S. Open, a competitor shot an eighteen on this hole, a record for a par 3 that still stands.

Hole 9

Hole Name

From The Tee Although the longer hitters can drive this hole, don't be fooled by its length.

From The Fairway

On The Green Your tee shot can be played to the top of the hill, leaving just under 150 yards to the green, or hit to the bottom of the valley to wedge distance. The hill and high grass will grab any approach shots left short.