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Buchanan Castle Golf Club Golf Course Map /Buchanan Castle Golf Club Golf Holes Map
Buchanan Castle Golf Club Golf Course Review in Glasgow, SL in G63 0HY
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Hole MAP
Hole 1
Hole Name
From The Tee The 1st hole is 395 Yards. A good drive down the left hand side will open up the second shot,
From The Fairway longer hitters could run out of fairway depending on conditions so consider your club carefully. the second shot can appear to be shorter than it is due to strategic bunkering – so use the right club according to yardage.
On The Green
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Hole 2
Hole Name
From The Tee Another classic Braid dog-leg 393 Yards.
From The Fairway
On The Green Tee shot positioning is crucial to leave a clear shot to the green. Again distance can be deceptive. Higher handicap players should consider playing short of the cross bunkers with 2nd shot.
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Hole 3
Hole Name
From The Tee 399 Yards. Depending on conditions, longer hitters may have to lay up short of cross burn with tee shot. Be aware of pin positions on green as this will be crucial for choice of club.
From The Fairway
On The Green If you remember check the pin position of the 3rd while putting on the 1st green.
Hole 4
Hole Name
From The Tee 143 Yards. First of the good Par 3’s at Buchanan Castle.
From The Fairway
On The Green Cross bunker blocks entry to green and will take a well-struck shot to clear Important to land ball on the same level as the flag on this two-tiered green.
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Hole 5
Hole Name
From The Tee 265 Yards. Excellent ‘risk and reward’ hole.
From The Fairway
On The Green Longer hitters can go for green with tee shot if they feel brave enough. In medal play, a tee shot laid up short of the burn may provide the best option.
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Hole 6
Hole Name
From The Tee 477 Yards First of the two Par 5’s offering an excellent opportunity to improve your card, but be aware it can also provide a challenge. Do not cut more of the dog leg than you should as this could result in a long approach
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 7
Hole Name
From The Tee Stroke Index 1 – 424 yards. A great golf hole that requres steady play. A score to your handicap at this hole is always a great result. For the majority of players this is a 3 shot hole. This strategy will produce better scores
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 8
Hole Name
From The Tee Buchanan’s signature hole – a fantastic Par 3 over water. A well struck tee shot can still provide a birdie opportunity but anything less could land you in trouble. 149 Yards. If all else fails – the views are stunning!
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 9
Hole Name
From The Tee A dog-leg to the right which again requires accurate placement from the tee.
From The Fairway
On The Green A row of cross bunkers guards the front of the green and this should be taken into consideration when contemplating your second shot. 387 Yards
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Hole 10
Hole Name
From The Tee Totally reconstructed hole – offering a good challenging start to the back nine.
From The Fairway
On The Green Care with approach shot is required to leave an easier putt. Be aware of slopes from left to right on green. 162 Yards.
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Hole 11
Hole Name
From The Tee 360 Yards. Good Opportunity to get your score going on the back nine,
From The Fairway A well Positioned drive down themiddle of the fairway leaves you with an inviting second shot to the green.
On The Green A well Positioned drive down themiddle of the fairway leaves you with an inviting second shot to the green.
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Hole 12
Hole Name
From The Tee Recent restructuring of the hole has returned the 12th to be played in the origional Braid direction. Allthough reduced in yardage, it offers a good challenge from the tee –
From The Fairway hitting the fairway is essential to provide a great scoring opportunity with the second shot. 349 Yards.
On The Green
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Hole 13
Hole Name
From The Tee 435 Yards. From the back tee, the opening shot is very fair but challenging.
From The Fairway The brave golfer would play along the left hand side of the fairway leaving an easier approach. The safe option would be to play further to the right, but this would leave a more challenging second shot..
On The Green
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Hole 14
Hole Name
From The Tee 482 Yards. A short Par 5 which offers birdie opportunitys but not without its dangers. Out of bounds, a burn and trees lie in wait.
From The Fairway The best line from the tee is down the left hand side of the fairway. Playing too safe can leave you blocked out by trees. d.
On The Green Longer hitters can go for the green in two but as it sits across the hole it can be difficult to hol
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Hole 15
Hole Name
From The Tee 482 Yards. A short Par 5 which offers birdie opportunitys but not without its dangers. Out of bounds, a burn and trees lie in wait.
From The Fairway
On The Green
Hole 16
Hole Name
From The Tee 482 Yards. A short Par 5 which offers birdie opportunitys but not without its dangers. Out of bounds, a burn and trees lie in wait.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 17
Hole Name
From The Tee 369 Yards. A well positioned tee shot is essential. Anything leaked to the right will kick off the slope towards the burn or the trees.
From The Fairway
On The Green Cross bunkers at the green can foreshorten the distance and results in a shot left short of the green. Again, use the yardages and trust them.
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Hole 18
Hole Name
From The Tee 408 Yards. A great finishing hole which can prove challenging if you require a good finish to complete your score.
From The Fairway
On The Green A good drive down the left hand side will open up the way to the green. With a large green beckoning it is imperative that the correct club is chosen otherwise a three putt could be the result
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