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Hole 1

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From The Tee The opening hole at Columbia is a straightaway par 4,

From The Fairway with a slightly elevated tee box that gradually inclines after the creek that runs through the end of the fairway.

On The Green With this green being sloped back to front, anything long of the green or in the three bunkers surrounding it make it a tricky up and down if you miss the green.

Hole 2

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From The Tee The second is the first of two par fives that favors a right to left

From The Fairway shot shape off the tee to an elevated fairway. An overhanging tree on the left side guards the left, while new bunkers on the right penalize errant balls. Avoiding trouble off the tee is essential, especially if you want to give it a go in two shots.

On The Green The large green is one of the flattest on the course, so be sure to capitalize on a simple roll if you can.

Hole 3

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From The Tee The third is another draw hole as it slides slightly right to left with a large tree about 240 yards off the back tee. Hit it too far left and you’re in danger of going out of bounds.

From The Fairway

On The Green This is arguably one of the hardest greens to hold, and even if you do keep it on the dance floor, the subtle breaks confound many players.

Hole 4

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From The Tee The first par 3, the 4th hole is a shot up the hill that always plays long.

From The Fairway With bunkers left, right, and long of a severely sloped green, anything short will roll off the false front back down the fairway, leaving

On The Green a difficult pitch. Anything long of the green will test the short game and getting the ball to stay on the green is a true feat.

Hole 5

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From The Tee The fifth hole features an elevated tee box that requires pinpoint accuracy.

From The Fairway The fairway is protected on either side by two ponds, leaving the window only about 25 yards wide.

On The Green Landing it successfully in the short grass will still leave you a difficult approach shot up the hill, which plays at least 15 yards long. It requires two very good shots to hit the green in regulation. What awaits putters is a two tiered green where no straight putt exists. Anything long feels eerily similar to hole 4.

Hole 6

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From The Tee The 6th hole is interesting, with two separate tee boxes, the hole will play differently depending on the day.

From The Fairway From the lower tee box, the hole has a much more significant dogleg to the right, while from the upper tee, it plays relatively straight. Once in the fairway, two greenside bunkers and a collection of pine trees protect the green.

On The Green

Hole 7

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From The Tee The 7th is the second of the Par 3’s and has a similar distance to two of its counterparts, but an entirely different shot shape and demand off the tee.

From The Fairway

On The Green This is another two tiered green that leaves a challenging putt no matter where the ball lands. Avoid the bunker on the front left since it is a hard up and down, no matter the pin location.

Hole 8

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From The Tee Number 8 is a valley shaped hole where the tee box and green are near the same

From The Fairway elevation with the fairway dipped underneath. The creek that meanders this side of the course comes into play on either side of this fairway, plus the trees on both sides make accuracy another premium on this tee shot. If in the fairway, you’ll have an uphill wedge shot to a back to front sloped green.

On The Green A greenside bunker on the left side is the only impediment, but anything long poses a difficult low chip underneath the trees behind the green.

Hole 9

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From The Tee This is one of the hardest holes on the course. As an uphill dogleg left, with a creek, trees, tight tee shot, and wildly undulating green, there are few challenges this hole does not have. A perfectly placed bunker right in the layup zone can leave good tee shots with a challenging approach.

From The Fairway

On The Green This green can be the most challenging on the course, as a three putt is highly likely if the approach shot is left in the wrong place.

Hole 10

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From The Tee The Back 9 opens with a straightforward Par 4 that slides slightly to the left. The creek is about 220 off the tee and the smart play is to be more aggressive.

From The Fairway

On The Green The only serious trouble is for approach shots that go over the green into the line of trees that divides the 10th from the 17th, making a chip shot very challenging.

Hole 11

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From The Tee Hole 11 runs parallel to the 10th and is a complete straightaway to an elevated green.

From The Fairway A dense set of trees occupies the left side once the fairway begins, making any wayward shot left an automatic punch out.

On The Green The right side has its own scattering of trees but is much more open and can still leave you a look. Be sure to hit the correct tier of this green or face the consequences

Hole 12

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From The Tee This short Par 5 is a classic high-risk high-reward. For longer hitters,

From The Fairway the drive is up the right hand side of the fairway, leaving a short iron over the tall trees that protect the corner.

On The Green Two great shots lead to a small, undulated green that can easily lead to a three putt, especially with a front middle pin.

Hole 13

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From The Tee The longest of the Par 3s, the 13th is an all carry shot. From the back tees, the elevation remains the same,

From The Fairway

On The Green but from either of the two lower tees it becomes an uphill shot slightly longer than the number. One bunker on either side below the green guards the apron, while trees run the length of the right side and anything short gets sucked down the hill. This is one of the larger greens on the course, so anything on the surface could still leave players with a long two putt.

Hole 14

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From The Tee The 14th hole is the most picturesque on the entire golf course, as this is the highest elevation point.

From The Fairway The tee box sits 45 yards above the fairway, giving players a little extra distance off the tee. Trees frame out the hole and a fairway bunker about 230 yards off the tee keeps players honest.

On The Green The green is protected by bunkers on either side and the green itself is sloped from right to left and putts usually break the opposite way of what meets the eye. In 2021, a new tee box was installed at the base of the hill for the green tees, making it a Par 4 for all players.

Hole 15

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From The Tee The 15th is another hole with two sets of tees that changes the layout of the hole. From the left side tee box, the hole is essentially straightaway, while from the right side tee box, it becomes a gentle dogleg right. The left side is more forgiving than the right and the approach plays true to the distance, but like many holes, the miss is short.

From The Fairway

On The Green This green tends to run slightly quicker than meets the eye, so let the ball do the work, especially when putting from the back of the green to the front.

Hole 16

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From The Tee Hole 16 is our longest par 4 and a challenge by anyone’s standards.

From The Fairway From the tips, players must carry their tee shot over water to an elevated fairway with trees on both sides.

On The Green If you’re fortunate enough to hit it to the top of the hill and in the short grass, there is still a long approach shot measuring almost 200 yards. The only reprieve is the fact that this green is one of the flattest on the course.

Hole 17

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From The Tee The only downhill Par 3 on the course is also one of the most beautiful places on the course.

From The Fairway

On The Green The hole itself poses its toughest challenge on the putting surface, with heavy slopes and a swell and valley on the back third. Play to the center of the green from the tee and try to make the putt.

Hole 18

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From The Tee The finishing hole at Columbia presents a familiar option off the tee, play conservatively with an iron, or take an aggressive line and hit driver. The hole plays left to right, naturally favoring that shot shape. The final approach of the day typically plays between 100 and 150 yards, with the clubhouse as a backdrop, good shots are often rewarded with applause from members on the deck.

From The Fairway

On The Green