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Hole 1

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From The Tee At 342 yards from the tips this par-4 is sure to tempt many players to go for it, but be aware: the hole plays uphill and longer than the yardage indicates.

From The Fairway Deep bunkers guard the right side short of the green and shots missed left may find a thick stand of maples. Off the tee, a well-struck wood, utility club or long iron favoring the left side of the wide fairway will take all hazards out of play and leave a short approach shot to a large, open green.

On The Green Do not let the idyllic remnants of the old barn adjacent to the landing area distract you! Be aggressive with short pins, but beware of the long ones – as the right side of the green is shallow, well protected and slopes away. Play this hole smart and you will be looking at a birdie.

Hole 2

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From The Tee The par-3 second hole is sure to grab your attention. At 228 yards from the back and 180 yards from the men’s, guarded by large, beautifully defined bunkers on each side, this hole looks stunning yet very intimidating.

From The Fairway But fear not the very large, gently undulated green slopes back to front and will accept most shots.The cross bunker in front of the green is well short of the putting surface and leaves plenty of space to allow for run-up shots to the wide open front of the green.

On The Green Trust the yardage on this hole, not your eyes and fire away with confidence. Par here is a good score.

Hole 3

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From The Tee The third hole is a classic risk-reward, gentle dogleg left par-4 with a well-protected landing area. This slightly uphill hole looks narrower than it is and the bunkers guarding the corner are closer than they appear to the eye.

From The Fairway A well hit tee shot hugging the right side trees and carrying the bunkers or a draw around them will put you in a perfect position for your approach shot to the large green.

On The Green Miss right and the hole will be much tougher, as it plays longer and you will find deep bunkers guarding the green from this angle.

Hole 4

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From The Tee At 422 yards from the back deck and falling away from the player, the fourth is a great driving hole. A power fade hit at the fairway bunker will catch the slope and roll for ever leaving you with a wedge in your hands for your approach shot and a good look at a birdie.

From The Fairway A shot too far to the right and you will find yourself blocked by the tree hedgerow guarding the landing area and having to make a difficult decision. The green site looks awesome from the landing area, but do not be fooled by its beauty.

On The Green Stay focused as the green is small and the left half is shallow, making it hard to hold. A high shot with a soft landing is a must here. Approaches missed left or long will be penalized!

Hole 5

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From The Tee At 474 yards from the tips this is a monster of a two-shot hole and as honest as they come. What you see through the narrow tree chute off the elevated tees is what you get a straight away, stunning hole that rewards a well hit, gentle draw.

From The Fairway For a good look at the huge green, favor the left side of the fairway tucked behind the cross bunkers. Missing right off the tee will leave you amidst towering basswood trees with no option but punching your ball back on the fairway.

On The Green The green is deep and will receive low running shots, but the best play is a high fade around the right bunker short of the green. The left greenside bunker is there to save misses to the left from rolling into the wet land.

Hole 6

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From The Tee A very subtle hole hugged by the environmentally protected marshes along the entire right side. This 416yard, par-4 presents a birdie opportunity and calls for an aggressive shot off the tee.

From The Fairway The ideal drive will come to rest on the fairway just short of the left fairway bunker leaving a short iron shot into a long, diagonal green that slopes away. If you miss right with the driver, you still have a chance to find a piece of the huge fairway that you do not see off the tee.

On The Green From this angle the green is shallow, your view of it will be blocked and your approach shot has to clear the corner of the woodlot. The secluded green is gently contoured and you will need to read it carefully.

Hole 7

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From The Tee The first of two consecutive par-5s, the 522 yard 7th hole plays uphill and is one of the tightest driving holes on the course. Aim between the two fairway bunkers and fire away.

From The Fairway If your drive finds the fairway framed by shrubbery on the left and magnificent specimen trees on the right, going for the green in two will definitely be an option.

On The Green The cross-bunker front right of the green appears closer to the green than it is and the large green will hold long shots.

Hole 8

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From The Tee This striking par-5 measures 576 yards from the tips and is the only hole on the course completely surrounded by evergreen trees for a different look and feel.

From The Fairway The massive fairway with sweeping contours looks very inviting off the tees. Challenging the right side bunkers and hitting the right-center of the fairway may provide extra roll enabling you to go for the green. It can also get you in trouble, as the spruce grove is very thick.

On The Green The left side of fairway is a safer bet, if you play the hole as a three-shatter. Plenty of fairway to miss right on your second shot, but if you can’t carry the left side bunkers it may be better to lay up short of them for a better angle at the long, but slippery green that’s guarded by bunkers.

Hole 9

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From The Tee A magnificent one-shatter to finish the front nine that plays 192 yards off the elevated tees over water. Take your time to enjoy the view, but pay attention to the wind and the pin placement.

From The Fairway The green is diagonal. The further right you aim the longer your carry. It slopes back to front and will hold your shot, but if the wind is in your face, favor the left side as up and down from short left is very doable and the carry there is short. Missing in the left bunkers could spell trouble as the green slopes away towards the water.

On The Green Be warned, going at a far right pin is never a good idea as the green is very shallow there and any misses will be severely penalized. The putting surface is well contoured and requires a fine touch with the flat stick.

Hole 10

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From The Tee The back nine opens with a very strong par-4. At 468 yards from the tips, it is a must to challenge the right side of the fairway bunkers as playing it safe to the right of them will leave you with a long shot from a tough angle.

From The Fairway The green is large, but holding it with a long club will be a challenge. Missing left off the tee will not allow you to go for the green at all.

On The Green Leaving your approach shot in the green side bunkers is better than missing long right, where water awaits and you will be hitting a recovery shot to a green that slopes away.

Hole 11

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From The Tee From the elevated tees you will see endless sky and grasp the landing area of a fairway that runs quickly down and away from you.

From The Fairway The hole puts premium on driving and the ideal tee shot on this 435 yard, par-4 would be a power fade started at the left center of the fairway. A long drive will catch the slope and keep rolling, leaving you delighted to have a wedge shot for your approach and thinking of a birdie.

On The Green If your drive ends at the top of the fairway, you will need to hit a mid iron into a very shallow green.

Hole 12

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From The Tee At 204 yards from the back, this par-3 looks unassuming and harmless. Most of its green is hidden behind the greenside bunkers to the left and you have to navigate your ball through a narrow tree chute.

From The Fairway Pay attention to the wind, as you may not feel it on the tee, protected by the trees. A gentle draw around the bunkers is your best bet on this hole.

On The Green If you are to miss, short right is an option as there is plenty of bail out room that is not visible from the tees. An up and down is quite possible.

Hole 13

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From The Tee As one of the longest par-5s in the province this breathtaking 660 yard, par-5 plays steadily uphill to the green and is a true three shooter even for the longest hitters.

From The Fairway An ideal drive off the tee will hug the fairway bunkers or ending just short of them. From here it is easier to position your second shot right of the Oak tree that bisects the fairway without having to carry the right fairway bunkers.

On The Green This will afford you a clear view of the green and the best angle for your approach shot. Hitting the fairway left of the Oak tree will leave you with a blocked view to an angled green, bringing into play the pine trees short and the bunker to the right.

Hole 14

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From The Tee The panoramic countryside vistas from the back tees are truly captivating. At 235 yards from the tips to the elevated green, this classic looking par-3 is hardly a place to let your guard down.

From The Fairway With bunkers guarding both sides of the green and leaving a somewhat narrow opening for a run up shot the best play here is a high, soft-landing shot.

On The Green You can be aggressive when the pin is cut middle or on the right side as the green is deeper and will receive most shots. Be cautious though with left pins, as the green is shallow.

Hole 15

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From The Tee Here is a chance to make up some ground if you find yourself trailing to this point. This beautifully sculpted par-4 is only 312 yards long from the tips, plays downhill and presents an eagle opportunity.

From The Fairway Aim at the left greenside bunker and blast a power fade if you are planning to have an eagle putt. If not, you may choose to place a wood shot in the opening between the bunkers to the right and the large maple trees on the left, or lay up to the widest part of the fairway, short of the bunkers with a mid to long iron.

On The Green If the wind is hurting going for the green off the tee is risky and any misses in the ash trees hamlet to the right will yield a bogey or worse.

Hole 16

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From The Tee Dragon’s Fire has a fiery par-5, par-3, par-5 finish that starts with an uphill par-5 measuring 585 yards off the back. It is a tough driving hole with a landing area flanked by trees on both sides.

From The Fairway A good tee shot will hug the right fairway bunkers, find the fairway and provide an opportunity to challenge the green or at least get closer to it with your second shot.

On The Green Hitting the left side of the fairway will force you to carry the fairway bunkers guarding the access to the green or to go right, from where you will be faced with a less than ideal approach shot to an angled green, protected by bunkers.

Hole 17

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From The Tee The view from the elevated tees on the par-3, 17th is sure to get your heart racing. An island green this is not.

From The Fairway But surrounded by water on three sides with a large bunker protecting most of the rest, the huge green on this 184 yard single-shotter appears to be the size of a postage stamp. The 18th fairway and bunkers in distance look spectacular, but stay focused and pay attention to the winds.

On The Green As a rule of thumb, the further left you aim the deeper and more receptive the green will be. Far right pin is a no-no even for the best of players.

Hole 18

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From The Tee The home hole at Dragon’s Fire GC is a magnificent risk-reward, reachable par-5. It’s a slight 528 yard dogleg right with a large pond protecting the entire right side.

From The Fairway You don’t have to carry water off the tee to gain an advantage, but you definitely have to flirt with it. Going over the right side fairway bunker will positively allow you to go for the green in two, but the further left you aim the longer your second shot will be and you may even catch the back bunkers.

On The Green If you lay up, you have to decide if you want to go close to the green and bring into play the left side bunker or play short of it.