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Hole 1

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From The Tee An aggressive line just left of the bunker on this gentle opening hole will yield a short iron for your second shot.

From The Fairway

On The Green The undulating green is an introduction to one of Norman’s main lines of defense against par. Make a quiet par here to get your round off to a good start.

Hole 2

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From The Tee

From The Fairway Strong hitters can run out of fairway on this downhill dogleg. And there is O.B. lurking not far beyond.

On The Green Accurate clubbing is important on the second shot as the elevated green is nearly five clubs deep, with a small plateau at the very back. The green platform drops away and toward the hazard on the left side.

Hole 3

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From The Tee Early in the round, treat this lovely hole as a legitimate 5 shots and if you make 4, count your blessings.

From The Fairway

On The Green Conservative play will be rewarded. Through the green is small and heavily contoured, it will accept well struck short irons. The key to a good score is in the approach: make sure you arrive on the proper side of the small green that is divided by a fatal ridge top to bottom.

Hole 4

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From The Tee Pay attention to pin position relative to the ridge that runs off of the mound behind the right side of the green. During most of the year, the trade winds will be a major factor in club selection, as this short hole is exposed to the elements.

From The Fairway

On The Green Pay attention to pin position relative to the ridge that runs off of the mound behind the right side of the green. During most of the year, the trade winds will be a major factor in club selection, as this short hole is exposed to the elements.

Hole 5

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From The Tee Avoiding steep faced bunkers is a good idea at all times, but moreso on this long uphill five banger.

From The Fairway Since an eagle putt is dreaming for most mortals, accuracy down the fairway will usually yield the best results.

On The Green All the better if you can combine it with some extra length. The green is of average proportions without too many surprises.

Hole 6

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From The Tee There is a bunker for everyone on this short hole.

From The Fairway

On The Green Unless you are gunning for the green (and why would you be doing that?), there is no point in being anywhere but the fat landing area delineated by the bunkers protecting it. The perfect spot is right and short of the farthest bunker. From there it is only a short iron in to the generations two tiergreen.

Hole 7

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From The Tee If ever this hole takes a name it will be “Temptation.” The generous green is within reach under most conditions and the sandy consequences for a miscue are easily imagined.

From The Fairway The alternative to brute strength is a well-placed iron or fairway wood to the middle of the fairway and a deft wedge to the green.

On The Green

Hole 8

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From The Tee The pretty little pond fronting the green is not really in play, though it collects its share of balls. The narrow green is pinched in the waist by deep bunkers and collection areas. Make sure you are on the right section of what is really 3 smaller greens divided by slopes and undulations.

From The Fairway

On The Green The pretty little pond fronting the green is not really in play, though it collects its share of balls. The narrow green is pinched in the waist by deep bunkers and collection areas. Make sure you are on the right section of what is really 3 smaller greens divided by slopes and undulations.

Hole 9

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From The Tee It is all uphill to close out the front nine. The fairway is pretty generous at the turning point with bunkers along the right side of the major hazard.

From The Fairway The bunker in the center of the fairway is out of reach for most, but those who cannot reach it must then take care on the approach, as it will be a long shot in with more sand to negotiate.

On The Green

Hole 10

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From The Tee All of the trouble can be seen from the tee and it takes the form of deep bunkers scattered along the left side of the landing area.

From The Fairway Those who possess a long ball should bring it out on this hole to avoid the trouble altogether. Don’t be intimidated by the bunker short and in the middle of the fairway; It is really more of an aiming landmark than a hazard as it is only 160 yards to carry.

On The Green The green is open for a running approach, but beware of the mound that will deflect shots to a back left pin.

Hole 11

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From The Tee

From The Fairway Challenging the fairway bunkers on the right should allow a relaxed approach for a regulation 3-on or a bold attack for a possible eagle.

On The Green As with most par-5s, a conservative approach is often rewarded. The green, fronted by a tree-filled lateral hazard, is deceptively large. Long shots from the left are more difficult.

Hole 12

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From The Tee A good drive down the right can leave you ‘tree under’ with anything from a short to middle iron to the challenging elevated green that is fully five clubs deep. But be careful, for trouble, in the form of an unstaked area of scrub and trees, lurks on the left. Remember to add club for the elevation and make sure of the pin position before your approach.

From The Fairway

On The Green A good drive down the right can leave you ‘tree under’ with anything from a short to middle iron to the challenging elevated green that is fully five clubs deep. But be careful, for trouble, in the form of an unstaked area of scrub and trees, lurks on the left. Remember to add club for the elevation and make sure of the pin position before your approach.

Hole 13

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From The Tee The best line into the green on his downhill hole is protected by a row of bunkers on the right. The ample green tends to slope toward the rear, so it may be wise to temper your approach to a back pin and allow for some roll, remembering that shots must be hit firmly enough to carry over the first ten yards of green that slope forward.

From The Fairway

On The Green The best line into the green on his downhill hole is protected by a row of bunkers on the right. The ample green tends to slope toward the rear, so it may be wise to temper your approach to a back pin and allow for some roll, remembering that shots must be hit firmly enough to carry over the first ten yards of green that slope forward.

Hole 14

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From The Tee Slope on the green combined with deceptive winds is the defense on this short par-3. The most difficult pin will be over the bunker, back left, so proper clubbing is important. Shots left short may end up in the collection area right front, so put it on the green. On your way to the 15th tee, take a moment to appreciate the timeless and idyllic scene in the ravine to the right.

From The Fairway

On The Green Slope on the green combined with deceptive winds is the defense on this short par-3. The most difficult pin will be over the bunker, back left, so proper clubbing is important. Shots left short may end up in the collection area right front, so put it on the green. On your way to the 15th tee, take a moment to appreciate the timeless and idyllic scene in the ravine to the right.

Hole 15

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From The Tee Everything about the 15th is uphill. The tee shot, the second shot and the approach keep climbing along a narrow fairway flanked by a deep ravine.

From The Fairway For long hitters, the ideal landing area, beyond the lone fairway bunker, is severely narrowed by deep hazards on both sides.

On The Green The green is quite large, but features some interesting slopes that will guard the precious par. Show your golfing intelligence and play this tough hole in a conventional manner, saving face and shots.

Hole 16

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From The Tee

From The Fairway Plan your attack on this pretty hole with precision and care. The best position for the approach is from near the fairway bunker on the left side.

On The Green Too far right and you can be stymied by all tall trees in the hazard. The green has a distinct ridge, so make sure you carry enough club if the pin is in the back but watch out for trouble behind as well.

Hole 17

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From The Tee Shape your tee shot left to right when the pin is the right rear to avoid deflection by the ridge running off the top of the bunker on the right center.

From The Fairway

On The Green The trend of the slope is generally right to left and back to front on this relatively benign short hole with an appropriately small green.

Hole 18

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From The Tee

From The Fairway Though it is all uphill, you may want to consider a fairway wood off the tee to avoid the steep faced bunkers along the right side of the fairway on this medium length finishing hole.

On The Green Trees on the left can interfere with plans for a short cut. The green is ample with a ridge cutting across from top right to left.