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Hole 1

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From The Tee The Valley Course is a challenge not because of the elevation changes but because of its length,

From The Fairway

On The Green topography and rapid greens. This more easily walked layout offers a combination of accessible fairways along with some shorter more challenging par 4's.

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Hole 2

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From The Tee Big hitters can reach this par 5 in two shots, however, the hole is not without peril.

From The Fairway Though the fairway is wide, the approach to the green is very narrow with out of bounds left and water hazard on the right.

On The Green A second shot lay-up is the prudent play unless an accurate approach from long distance is certain. A back left hole location is most challenging

Hole 3

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From The Tee A deceiving short par 4 requiring a precise tee shot and an equally accurate approach shot in order to secure a score of par or better.

From The Fairway The fairway slopes steeply from left to right enabling the right side water hazard to claim many victims.

On The Green The green is most accessible from the right side of the fairway and the well protected green requires careful distance control.

Hole 4

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From The Tee Although not dangerously close to the putting surface,

From The Fairway

On The Green the water hazards in front and left of this green, require a careful swing for this medium length par 3. The percentage play is to the middle of the well bunkered green. The relatively flat green will provide a good chance at a one putt.

Hole 5

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From The Tee This unassuming dogleg right par 4 will present prO-Blems unless both your tee and approach shots are accurately placed.

From The Fairway A left-to-right tee shot is optimum as the target should be the right-center of the fairway.

On The Green The large redwood tree guarding the left side of the green grabs many an errant approach shot!

Hole 6

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From The Tee A difficult par 3 that plays into the prevailing wind

From The Fairway

On The Green A water hazard will capture wayward shots to the left. The green is slightly elevated with large bunkers protecting the front of the green. Be sure to take ample club in order to reach the green’s broadest part, but be careful not to go over as O-B lies fairly close.

Hole 7

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From The Tee

From The Fairway It’s “blast away” on the tee shot to this very wide fairway

On The Green However, the approach to the well bunkered green of this par 4 will require more thought. Your target should be the left center of the green to avoid the large bunker on the right. If you are brave enough to attempt to carry over the bunker, be sure to select the right club.

Hole 8

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From The Tee A well struck drive on this short par 4

From The Fairway will leave a simple iron shot to an accessible green. Beware of trees on both sides of the fairway that are definitely in play, as well as the deep front bunker. Be aggressive if you feel comfortable.

On The Green

Hole 9

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From The Tee Long hitters will have an opportunity to reach this straight away par 5 in two

From The Fairway

On The Green Trouble on the right side must be avoided to score well on this hole. Out of bounds all the way down the left side will make the player take care. Keep the ball in play for success on this hole. The green will accept either a high approach or run-up shot.

Hole 10

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From The Tee A straightaway par 5, with good length.

From The Fairway

On The Green This hole requires accuracy, especially on the approach shot to the green. well positioned drive in the fairway will allow for a trouble-free lay-up shot. Be sure to pick the correct club in order to place your approach on the proper tier of the green. Beware of the bunkers left and the water to the right.

Hole 11

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From The Tee This is one of the toughest par 3’s on the course. Reaching the green in regulation on this lengthy par 3 is a definite challenge,

From The Fairway

On The Green although the green will accept a run-up shot. When chipping, the contours and bunkers of the green complex make for an unlikely "up and down". A par is a very good score on this hole and remember to hit enough club.

Hole 12

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From The Tee Positioning of the tee shot is of utmost importance on this dogleg left par 4.

From The Fairway Hitting your drive straight to the turning point of the fairway is the smart play, while cutting the dogleg is only for the bravest of players.

On The Green The large trees on the left catch many tee shots as well as block the approach to the green. The elevated green is two-tiered and beware of the green's sloping front when shooting at front hole locations. Chipping is very difficult from all sides, so do your best to hit this green with the approach shot.

Hole 13

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From The Tee The first of two very long par 4's on the back nine.

From The Fairway This is a good time to hit a big drive to this wide fairway, but be careful of O-B left that is fairly close.

On The Green A well placed approach shot is very important since the green, although there are no green-side bunkers, presents many trials in chipping and putting. Another hole where par is a great score.

Hole 14

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From The Tee One of the toughest short par 3 holes in the Bay Area

From The Fairway

On The Green With water in front and sand behind, this hole requires a careful swing from the tee. A shallow green from front to back and intermittent breezy conditions add to the test. A successful shot to this green usually yields a reasonable chance at a birdie putt. Enjoy the views of the Valley Course and Pleasanton Ridge from the elevated tee.

Hole 15

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From The Tee As the number one handicap hole, this par 4 has it all.

From The Fairway It will test the best of players with its length, narrow tree lined fairway and numerous bunkers. An absolute requirement is to keep the drive in the fairway in order to have the best chance of reaching the green safely on the approach.

On The Green Shots played from other areas often prove unsuccessful. The narrow opening to the front of the green will accept a run-up shot, but a high approach is best to reach the deep part of the green.

Hole 16

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From The Tee There is a definite birdie chance when playing the beautiful par 5 hole 16th hole.

From The Fairway

On The Green A long drive will give big hitters the ability to reach the green in two, however, the green is well protected. Whether you are laying up or going for the green, two lakes on the left are of major concern. If you miss, make sure it's on the right side. The good wedge player will excel here. There are many interesting possibilities for hole locations on this green.

Hole 17

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From The Tee A short par 4 hole that rewards good distance control.

From The Fairway Choose the appropriate club that will place the tee shot in the fairway, short of the water hazard running across this hole

On The Green Likewise, club selection on the approach is important in order to reach the desired part of the elevated green. Avoid the bunker left, but don't overcorrect or you will find an impossible chip from the low area right of the green.

Hole 18

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From The Tee To finish the round boldly, the player will need to strike the drive solidly and accurately on this par 4

From The Fairway

On The Green hole from a variety of tee boxes that can play up to 500 yards. If successful, the trees on both sides will be avoided, leaving an unO-Bstructed second shot to a well bunkered green. A high approach will provide access to the putting surface and is best to hold the green. This green will challenge even the most talented putters with its subtle undulations.