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Devils Thumb Golf Club Golf Course Review in Delta, CO in 81416
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Hole MAP
Hole 1
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #1 is a short dog-leg to the left. Avoid the large
From The Fairway fairway bunker and birdie is a definite possibility.
On The Green Stay below the pin on the green.
Hole 3
Hole Name
From The Tee This is Devil’s Thumb signature hole. Big risk,
From The Fairway
On The Green reward hole. Hit your tee shot from an elevated box to a green protected by bunkers. Long hitters can reach this green from the tee. Avoid all the hazards on this hole and you will be rewarded with a birdie.
Hole 4
Hole Name
From The Tee One of the more scenic par 3’s.
From The Fairway
On The Green Drop a shot from the elevated tees to the green at the base of the arroyo. It’s hard not to be distracted by the beautiful mountains in the distance. You may want to choose less club for this shot.
Hole 5
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #5 is a very reachable par 5
From The Fairway The fairway is guarded by two large bunkers that come into play on your opening shot. From the forward tees the bunkers are not seen
On The Green Once you navigate the narrow approach, the green slopes from front to back.
Hole 6
Hole Name
From The Tee The toughest tee shot on the course is the reason this is rated #1 in difficulty
From The Fairway You’ll have an easy second shot onto the green if you reach the upper level of the fairway. Accuracy is a must and par is a good score.
On The Green
Hole 7
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #7 is a short demanding hole. Very seldom played downwind. Pin location will determine the level of difficulty. Don’t be short if the pin is on the left.
From The Fairway
On The Green
Hole 8
Hole Name
From The Tee This par 4 gives you the best view of Devil’s Thumb, the rock formation the course is named for. Avoid the bunkers center and along the right.
From The Fairway
On The Green
Hole 9
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #9 is the second hardest hole on the front 9 and the highest point on the course.
From The Fairway Catch the panoramic view of the entire valley and mountain backdrops. Two lakes and a creek guard the right side of the fairway making it a difficult approach shot.
On The Green
Hole 10
Hole Name
From The Tee Number 10, our version of the “Blue Monster”, is often considered by many the hardest hole on the course. It is a long dog-leg right with the lake running the length of the right side.
From The Fairway
On The Green A long second shot is required into a narrow green. Par is a great score on this tough hole.
Hole 11
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #11 is a short par 4 with a fairway split by a large bunker.
From The Fairway
On The Green The green is long and protected by 2 bunkers, one hidden from view. Good chance for a birdie on this hole.
Hole 12
Hole Name
From The Tee
From The Fairway A long par 4 with a generous uphill fairway.
On The Green Few hazards on this hole but the difficulty comes from the length. The green is large and birdies are at a minimum.
Hole 13
Hole Name
From The Tee In 2008 this hole was rated the most fun golf hole in Colorado.
From The Fairway There are two ways to play this hole. Long hitters like to take the risk and go for it. Conservative players will play the top fairway and hit a blind shot to the green below
On The Green Golfers will then encounter the toughest green at the Thumb. A two-tiered narrow green makes your approach shot a challenge. If the pin is at the bottom birdie is a great possibility. If the pin is on the top tier, 5 is a great score.
Hole 14
Hole Name
From The Tee Pay attention to the wind conditions as the wind will get tricky on this good par 3
From The Fairway
On The Green From an elevated tee, hit down to a green that is protected by a deep bunker in front and a bunker to the right. You don’t want to be long on this hole as native rough lines the back of the green
Hole 15
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #15 is the longest hole on the course, especially because a head-wind is usually present.
From The Fairway
On The Green The green is protected by a false front and bunkers to the rear. A well-placed shot will be rewarded.
Hole 16
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #16 is a slight dog-leg to the right and a good test of golf.
From The Fairway Avoid the two fairway bunkers and have a mid-
On The Green iron shot into the only elevated green. Make a birdie here and you are playing some golf.
Hole 17
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #17 is an uphill par 3.
From The Fairway
On The Green A good tee shot will be center of the green for all pin placements. Par is a great score.
Hole 18
Hole Name
From The Tee Hole #18 has its temptations. Water on the right side
From The Fairway comes into play on your second shot as the fairway dog-legs to the right. Conservative players will lay-up
On The Green and have a shorter approach. Bunkers along the lake and guarding the green can make this hole a real challenge.
