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Hole 1

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From The Tee This introduction to the course is named for the King of Gods in ancient mythology, who was appropriately both merciful and the protector of the weak.

From The Fairway

On The Green With this in mind, I have made Number One a straightforward warm-up hole with few traps and only small character rolls in the green. The first hole is not a pushover, although two straight shots with the right clubs should give every golfer a birdie opportunity now and then.

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Hole 2

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From The Tee This hole is named for the hero of Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses, who was renowned for his courage and his cunning. .

From The Fairway

On The Green The lake, which represents Neptune, the God of the Sea and Ships, is Ulysses' principal enemy. The two traps at the 250 yard mark recall the Sirens, the birdlike creatures with women's heads, who drew sailors to their deaths by their tragic deaths by their magic music. On this hole they are forcing the tee shot toward the water. The green is symbolic of Neptune's head complete with traps in the fo

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Hole 3

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From The Tee Endymion, the Shepherd, was lulled into a sleep filled with wonderful dreams by Diana, the Moon Goddess. When he awoke, he made a request that he could slumber through eternity so he would never be without the memory of her embrace. This hole is a "sleeper" with a landing area defined by an S-curve in the shape of a shepherd's crook. This sinuous mound has three pairs of traps set into it and if t

From The Fairway

On The Green This trap is a linear foil to the green which is placid and symmetrical in the image of Diana. The green slopes down in opposite directions from the center. So, if the pin is one side you must place your second shot to that side, or your third shot will be a pitch to a surface sloping away from you, and the green will not accept this shot easily. Thus, a birdie will be almost impossible if the sec

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Hole 4

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From The Tee Bellerophon, one of the heroes of the Iliad, was sent to attack the Chimaera, a vicious beast with the head of a lion and tail of a dragon.

From The Fairway The Chimaera was unassailable from the ground and could only be attacked from the air. Given a golden harness by the Goddess Minerva, Bellerophon tamed the Winged Horse Pegasus, took to the sky, and shot many arrows into the monster Chimaera, eventually killing it with his spear. On the links, Chimaera is represented by the long curved cliff which has a lion's head at one end and a dragon's tail a

On The Green

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Hole 5

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From The Tee Promethus, a son of a Titan, was asked by Jupiter to create a new race of mortals with earthly materials. Promethus created a strong race of mortals but they were cold.

From The Fairway They lacked heat to cook food and forge weapons causing Promethus to steal flames from the hearth fire of the gods, infuriating Jupiter. As punishment, Promethus was chained to an icy mountaintop where an eagle came daily to feed on his liver, which repaired itself again before morning. He endured indescribable suffering in silence and without regret, thus becoming a symbol against tyranny. He was

On The Green They lacked heat to cook food and forge weapons causing Promethus to steal flames from the hearth fire of the gods, infuriating Jupiter. As punishment, Promethus was chained to an icy mountaintop where an eagle came daily to feed on his liver, which repaired itself again before morning. He endured indescribable suffering in silence and without regret, thus becoming a symbol against tyranny. He was

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Hole 6

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From The Tee Beowulf was the young hero who engaged the hideous monster Grendel in mortal combat. Beowulf had heard that Grendel was resilient against all weapons and he astonished Grendel by casting aside his sword and shield, preparing to fight him hand to hand. After a marathon struggle, he tore the monster's arm from its socket, forcing it to return home to die. Beowulf returned a hero and hung the arm fro

From The Fairway On this hole, a heroic carry is needed to play the island which lessons the distance to the green by as much as 50 yards. The island route also misses the giant mound of tangled grass and ferocious traps representing the monster Grendel. The second shot is to a green which juts out into the water. If you go for the drier, fatter area of the green when the pin is positioned on the peninsula below,

On The Green On this hole, a heroic carry is needed to play the island which lessons the distance to the green by as much as 50 yards. The island route also misses the giant mound of tangled grass and ferocious traps representing the monster Grendel. The second shot is to a green which juts out into the water. If you go for the drier, fatter area of the green when the pin is positioned on the peninsula below,

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Hole 7

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From The Tee This hole commemorates Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. Jason's half-brother Peleas, who had usurped his throne, had sent him on this journey knowing the fleece was guarded by a fierce dragon.

From The Fairway The Clashing Rocks were two huge cliff-like rocks guarding the entrance to a narrow sea through which Jason must pass. Several who had gone before him were killed as the rocks would clash and grind, part and clash again, seeking to crush all who tried to pass. Jason released a dove to attract the cliffs and the rocks came clashing together. As they opened, Jason powered his vessel through and afte

On The Green The Clashing Rocks were two huge cliff-like rocks guarding the entrance to a narrow sea through which Jason must pass. Several who had gone before him were killed as the rocks would clash and grind, part and clash again, seeking to crush all who tried to pass. Jason released a dove to attract the cliffs and the rocks came clashing together. As they opened, Jason powered his vessel through and afte

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Hole 8

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From The Tee Pomona, the goddess or orchards and gardens was disinterested in men.

From The Fairway She loved only flowers, trees, and ripening fruit. Handsome Prince Vertumnus who had tried to woo Pomona many times under various guises, finally approached her in the form of an old peasant woman. Having garnered her attention Vertumnus told Pomona she should not be alone. He pointed out that a vine needed something to cling to so it found an elm tree, which was strong and could support it. Vine

On The Green She loved only flowers, trees, and ripening fruit. Handsome Prince Vertumnus who had tried to woo Pomona many times under various guises, finally approached her in the form of an old peasant woman. Having garnered her attention Vertumnus told Pomona she should not be alone. He pointed out that a vine needed something to cling to so it found an elm tree, which was strong and could support it. Vine

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Hole 9

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From The Tee Maybe Judith Kranz doesn't quite fit in with Ulysses and Prometheus, but you've got to admit she came up with a great name.

From The Fairway This hole is in recognition of the land and sea coast of this small corner of the northeastern United States. The Atlantic is represented by a continuous lake culminating in a green shaped like the State of New Jersey subtending an island trap shaped like Manhattan complete with stone skyscrapers. On there other side of the green there is a trap in the form of Pennsylvania. The large fairway trap

On The Green This hole is in recognition of the land and sea coast of this small corner of the northeastern United States. The Atlantic is represented by a continuous lake culminating in a green shaped like the State of New Jersey subtending an island trap shaped like Manhattan complete with stone skyscrapers. On there other side of the green there is a trap in the form of Pennsylvania. The large fairway trap

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Hole 10

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From The Tee This hole is based on Wagner's version of the Nordic legend called the Ring of Niebelungen.

From The Fairway In the tale, Sigfried, a man who knew no fear, was dispatched to recover the treasure of Rhinegold which contained the Viking helmet Tarnhelm and a Ring, which made its owner all powerful. The treasure was guarded by a giant dragon which Sigfrield slew with his trusty sword which he named Needful. This hole is short, only about 350 yards, and the landing area is shaped like a ring, with water edgi

On The Green In the tale, Sigfried, a man who knew no fear, was dispatched to recover the treasure of Rhinegold which contained the Viking helmet Tarnhelm and a Ring, which made its owner all powerful. The treasure was guarded by a giant dragon which Sigfrield slew with his trusty sword which he named Needful. This hole is short, only about 350 yards, and the landing area is shaped like a ring, with water edgi

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Hole 11

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From The Tee After Sigfried killed the dragon a friendly bird emerged to guide him to a mountaintop to rescue a beautiful goddess, Brunhilde. She was cursed to sleep until a hero

From The Fairway "who knew no fear" would one day awaken her. After a long journey of battles, they met Wotan the Wanderer who some said was actually Odin, the Nordic god of gods. The beautiful maiden was actually Wotan's daughter, protected by a ring of fire. As Wotan held up his spear threateningly, Siegfried calmly shattered it with one blow from Needful, his magic sword. Easily surmounting the boulders, he cra

On The Green "who knew no fear" would one day awaken her. After a long journey of battles, they met Wotan the Wanderer who some said was actually Odin, the Nordic god of gods. The beautiful maiden was actually Wotan's daughter, protected by a ring of fire. As Wotan held up his spear threateningly, Siegfried calmly shattered it with one blow from Needful, his magic sword. Easily surmounting the boulders, he cra

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Hole 12

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From The Tee Pandora, created by Jupiter, wed Epimaethus, brother of Promethus. As a dowry, she was given a beautiful magic box as a gift of the gods

From The Fairway . Epimaethus had reason to distrust the gods because of their treatment of his brother and warned Pandora, "Keep the box, but do not open it." One day curiosity prevailed and Pandora carefully lifted the lid of the box. Suddenly, to her horror, a swarm of dreadful things flew out of the box: war, famine, crime, disease, spit, envy, malice and cruelty. They proceeded to attack her and Epimaethus an

On The Green . Epimaethus had reason to distrust the gods because of their treatment of his brother and warned Pandora, "Keep the box, but do not open it." One day curiosity prevailed and Pandora carefully lifted the lid of the box. Suddenly, to her horror, a swarm of dreadful things flew out of the box: war, famine, crime, disease, spit, envy, malice and cruelty. They proceeded to attack her and Epimaethus an

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Hole 13

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From The Tee The previous twelve holes have been pretty heavy with ritual and symbol and the golfer is by now intellectually stimulated. In Number 13, I have designed a hole which will tax strength more than mind. Te tee is high. There is a good sized trap at the landing area, which comes into play significantly as the right-hand, far side of the green is semi-blind, a peek-a-boo.

From The Fairway

On The Green The green is subdivided by rolls. The rear pin position will require a controlled fade, but the closer the drive is to the fairway trap, the easier this shot becomes. This hole is meant to be a breather after three very demanding and exacting holes.

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Hole 14

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From The Tee Cadmus was the Founder of Thebes,

From The Fairway one of the greatest cities of Ancient Greece. An oracle told him to follow a call and wherever the cow lies, he should build the city. At the site Cadmus was confronted by a fierce dragon who made short work of Cadmus' companions. Cadmus slayed the dragon and was instructed by the Goddess Minerva to sow the dragon's teeth. He did so and a crop of fully armed men sprang up fighting furiously among

On The Green one of the greatest cities of Ancient Greece. An oracle told him to follow a call and wherever the cow lies, he should build the city. At the site Cadmus was confronted by a fierce dragon who made short work of Cadmus' companions. Cadmus slayed the dragon and was instructed by the Goddess Minerva to sow the dragon's teeth. He did so and a crop of fully armed men sprang up fighting furiously among

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Hole 15

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From The Tee Tantalus murdered his son and was accused of revealing the secrets of the gods to men. He was punished by being made to stand forever in a pool of water, which receded whenever he bent down to drink. The word tantalize is derived from his sorry plight. The high landing of this hole is bordered by tall trees which have been carefully incorporated into the design.

From The Fairway A well placed drive to this plateau ensures a good view of the green on this short hole. The first half of the green is embedded in the broad shoulders of the fairway, but the second half is up to its neck in water. The pin placement, which will tempt the golfer most, is on this small peninsula, which is two felt below the much larger mainland part of the green above. Most people will be playing a

On The Green A well placed drive to this plateau ensures a good view of the green on this short hole. The first half of the green is embedded in the broad shoulders of the fairway, but the second half is up to its neck in water. The pin placement, which will tempt the golfer most, is on this small peninsula, which is two felt below the much larger mainland part of the green above. Most people will be playing a

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Hole 16

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From The Tee Orpheus, a famed musician, married EurYardsice, a wood nymph. One day EurYardsice was bitten by a snake and died. Orpheus was devastated and went to the underworld to find her.

From The Fairway At the gate he was confronted by the three-headed watchdog Ceberus and by the vicious Furies. His music calmed them and he moved on. Pluto, King of the Underworld was so touched by his bravery that he told Orpheus, "I will allow you to take EurYardsice back to the land of the mortals but you must not look back until you reach the upper world or you will lose her forever." Orpheus, his gaze fixed f

On The Green At the gate he was confronted by the three-headed watchdog Ceberus and by the vicious Furies. His music calmed them and he moved on. Pluto, King of the Underworld was so touched by his bravery that he told Orpheus, "I will allow you to take EurYardsice back to the land of the mortals but you must not look back until you reach the upper world or you will lose her forever." Orpheus, his gaze fixed f

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Hole 17

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From The Tee Medusa had once been a great beauty but was so vain and conceited that the goddess

From The Fairway Minerva changed her into a monster. Her beautiful golden hair was replaced with a nest of snakes. She became so ugly that whoever looked at her was turned to stone. In our version, the mass of snakes in Medusa's hair surround the top of the plateaued green, and they are a lot tougher than your average trap. The baleful eyes are portrayed by the two flanking traps halfway up the green. When the sou

On The Green Minerva changed her into a monster. Her beautiful golden hair was replaced with a nest of snakes. She became so ugly that whoever looked at her was turned to stone. In our version, the mass of snakes in Medusa's hair surround the top of the plateaued green, and they are a lot tougher than your average trap. The baleful eyes are portrayed by the two flanking traps halfway up the green. When the sou

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Hole 18

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From The Tee Aenas was a Trojan prince who escaped to the sea after the Greeks ravaged the city of Troy.

From The Fairway After seeing much cruelty, sadness and misery he was eventually led to the city of Elysium, home of the Blessed. I always feel that the 18th hole should be the epitomization of the previous 17. Perhaps the Aenid is a very suitable metaphorical epic for this whole golf course. Framed by water left and right and the clubhouse in the background the 409 yard par 4, 18th at Stone Harbor has been descri

On The Green After seeing much cruelty, sadness and misery he was eventually led to the city of Elysium, home of the Blessed. I always feel that the 18th hole should be the epitomization of the previous 17. Perhaps the Aenid is a very suitable metaphorical epic for this whole golf course. Framed by water left and right and the clubhouse in the background the 409 yard par 4, 18th at Stone Harbor has been descri

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