Championship Golf Club

1 18 hole

An attractive start to the course. A straight-forward and, reasonably, short opening par four. An accurate tee shot, avoiding the left bunker, will set you up for an iron shot and a birdie opportunity.

• 4
  Par
• 5
  Index
• 373
• 339
• 328
• 317

The green is quite elevated and undulating, and two deep bunkers can protect some awkward play positions.

2 18 hole

Great short par fours are not common on long championship courses in the modern game, however, this hole will come to be recognized as just that in time.

The tee is elevated to give the player a view of the large lake to the right side. Conservative play suggests an iron, safely to the fairway leaving a pitch or a wedge to the elevated plateau green in the hillside.

• 4
  Par
• 13
  Index
• 272
• 257
• 257
• 250

There is just the suggestion that an attacking drive may give birdies, but deep bunkers wait to catch any errors.

3 18 hole

A dogleg to the left designed as a three-shot par 5. The drive is straight forward into a generous fairway. The troubles come from a pulled or hooked tee shot into the bunkers, which only big hitters can carry.

• 5
  Par
• 9
  Index
• 486
• 475
• 464
• 423

The second shot requires an aggressive hit over more bunkers to really open the green up for an attacking third shot. Bunkers in front of the green will be awkward for any third shots coming from the right. The green has plenty of movement and play positions, which can cause further complications.

4 18 hole

The varied tee positions provide golfers with different angles. The green is relatively straight-forward, but dips in the surface, and the bunker in front of the green, will impact badly on any inaccurate shots.

• 3
  Par
• 11
  Index
• 192
• 174
• 161
• 144

The green is relatively straight-forward, but dips in the surface, and the bunker in front of the green, will impact badly on any inaccurate shots.

5 18 hole

A difficult hole for all levels of golfers. Bunkers short and left of the green will catch the strategic golfer who tries to play too cautiously.

• 4
  Par
• 1
  Index
• 411
• 382
• 370
• 331

The drive is played from a narrow arrangement to a generous fairway. The lake will catch any shots that are too long, or too far to the right. Fairway bunkers are placed to the left to prevent the long hitters avoiding the waters. The green is elevated and protected with a large bunker on the right-hand side.

6 18 hole

A right-to-left dogleg, which requires strategy and commitment from the golfers. The fairway is sloped right-to-left and a large bunker guards the left-hand side and middle of the green.

• 4
  Par
• 15
  Index
• 377
• 345
• 333
• 316

A shortened tee shot played to the right opens up the most of the flag positions, however, a longer tee shot will carry across the bunker as the ball moves left off the sloping fairway.

7 18 hole

Again, elevated tee positions will give an excellent view of the green. The fairway is an elevated plateau as well and only the biggest hitters will drive over the hill. The green is elevated and protected by a large bunker on the right-hand side.

• 4
  Par
• 3
  Index
• 406
• 380
• 336
• 308

The green has several undulations and the pin position may determine how the golfer plays the hole.

8 18 hole

The lake commands the setting for this hole. The elevated tee provides a dramatic view of the hole. The large green and many small bunkers leave no room for errors. A good par three with lots to challenge the golfers.

• 3
  Par
• 7
  Index
• 181
• 165
• 159
• 132

The lake commands the setting for this hole. The elevated tee provides a dramatic view of the hole. The large green and many small bunkers leave no room for errors. A good par three with lots to challenge the golfers.

9 18 hole

A straight-forward par five to finish the opening nine holes. A premium is placed on an accurate tee shot, which will open the opportunity to attack the green.

• 5
  Par
• 17
  Index
• 507
• 459
• 421
• 399

A large bunker will catch any pulled or hooked shots to the left. The green is undulating and difficult pin positions will challenge the putting and golfers’ nerves.

10 18 hole

An excellent par five to open the back nine. From the tee, a majectic vista unfolds, which the golfer cannot fail to appreciate. Players have to decide which shot to use, taking into account the hole’s difficulty. A par earned here will certainly be satisfying.

• 5
  Par
• 12
  Index
• 491
• 470
• 461
• 442

11 18 hole

The tee shot must cross some of the lake on this left-to-right par four. A good drive will play to the right or even carry the bunker, to really open up the green. The approach shot to the green is not long, but accuracy is required to avoid the bunkers and undulations, which can push your ball off and down the slopes. A short par four, but deceptively difficult.

• 4
  Par
• 16
  Index
• 382
• 362
• 345
• 318

12 18 hole

A great setting for this hole, in a picturesque corner of the forest. The drive is easy onto a wide fairway with plenty space to the right, however, the more right you play, the more lake you have to get across from the elevated fairway to the green. The green is protected by a large bunker, which will catch any inaccurate shots.

• 4
  Par
• 2
  Index
• 383
• 375
• 365
• 322

13 18 hole

A largest green is the target for this par three. It is slightly elevated, very undulating and has a bunker guarding difficult pin positions on the right. The lake should not come into play, but provides a superior landscape view and finish to this pretty of the course.

• 3
  Par
• 18
  Index
• 185
• 162
• 138
• 123

14 18 hole

A difficult left-to-right par four parallel to the forest. Lots of challenges on both sides of the hole.

• 4
  Par
• 4
  Index
• 374
• 362
• 327
• 323

Accuracy with a drive or long iron is essential. The second shot with a medium iron is straight-forward. An awkward hole and a par is a good result here.

15 18 hole

Accuracy from the tee on this hole is important to avoid the bunkers on both sides of the fairway. The second shot is straight away at the green with only rough causing problems. Two bunkers short and right of the green define the strategy for the hole, setting up a short third or approach shot to the undulating green. The swale comes into play to challenge the golfer’s accuracy.

• 5
  Par
• 8
  Index
• 533
• 517
• 483
• 454

16 18 hole

Another straight away par four plays slightly uphill, all the hazzards can be seen from the tee. The fairway is quite generous and golfers will need courage to play a medium iron to the elevated green, which is protected by a large bunker across the middle and right-hand side. The green is large, with many interesting pin positions.

• 4
  Par
• 14
  Index
• 423
• 391
• 368
• 312

17 18 hole

A very difficult par three, that can challenge golfers at the end of the course. The green platform is quite narrow, elevated and surrounded by bunkers. It’s impossible to give any sort of specific advice or strategy tips for this hole; one just needs to choose the right club and have a good go. Believe in yourself, and relax!

• 3
  Par
• 10
  Index
• 199
• 188
• 174
• 151

18 18 hole

An accurate tee shot is needed to open up a good view for the second shot.

• 4
  Par
• 6
  Index
• 375
• 349
• 335
• 302

This final hole over the lake in front of the clubhouse makes the eighteenth a memorable hole on this golf course. Only a short iron is needed for a second shot, but the lake will catch any mis-hits or pushed approaches.

When the game’s over, you can return to the clubhouse to chill out in a bar or have dinner in a restaurant.