1) "It's a
straight drive into a wide fairway, which will leave most hitters with
the decision to lay up in front of a small green, or go for it in two
and hope for an eagle putt.
2) "The bunkers
are in play for short hitters. The top of the front bunker is 140 yards
from the green, which makes all three of them hazardous. Hit a
comfortable iron straight and keep the ball left of the traps. A 5-iron
should bring long hitters to the green in two. The green is small
and quick, meaning the ball will run off the edge. Since there is a
dramatic slope in the rough behind the green, it's safer to play the
ball in front of the hole. Don't hit the ball too softly, however,
because the front bunker is larger than it looks.
3) "For those
who choose the safe route, hit a wedge to the pin. Be wary if the pin
lies back right. While landing in front of the hole will make for a
difficult putt, landing behind it almost guarantees a bogey.
4) "The green is
sloped severely from right to left and back to front. A pin placement in
back is the most difficult - you'll face a tough uphill putt that breaks
left. Lack of ball speed will send the ball rolling backward and away
from the hole. If you hit it too hard, the ball will fly past the hole
and drop off the back edge into deep rough. Placement in front will
leave an easier chance for a birdie, but the downhill slope may quickly
send your ball off the green or into the bunker."
By Shane Figueroa
The Record
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