Seems like a Goldielocks hole, too short kicks you toward the water, too long brings the tree and fron right bunker into play, hit it where the dot is and it's "just-right". Why not move the tees up a bit and allow for more than 2% to be able to "roll-the-bones"? Since most guys trying for the "Big John" shot will probably slice it anyway, they will at least land in some fairway right and be able to turn to their mates and proclaim "planned it that way".
For the past 19 years, I have worked as a Golf Course Architect. In 2006, I opened my own design firm to build the courses that I think golf desperately needs built. Courses that have less earth-moving are less expensive to build and feature far more hand-made detailing to create something special.
I am best known for my restoration work, particularly courses originally designed by Stanley Thompson and Walter Travis. I am member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
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Seems like a Goldielocks hole, too short kicks you toward the water, too long brings the tree and fron right bunker into play, hit it where the dot is and it's "just-right". Why not move the tees up a bit and allow for more than 2% to be able to "roll-the-bones"? Since most guys trying for the "Big John" shot will probably slice it anyway, they will at least land in some fairway right and be able to turn to their mates and proclaim "planned it that way".
The carry is
285 from the back tees
250 from the next tee
220 from the next tee
180 from the front tee.
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