HOLE BY HOLE GUIDE
HOLE 13
BACK TEES DISTANCE : 279 YDS
CLUB TEES DISTANCE: 250 YDS
LADIES TEES DISTANCE: 230 YDS
PAR : 4
SI : 17
WATER:
None
OUT OF BOUNDS :
None
BUNKERS :
Just the two greenside bunkers here. Both of these are on the left hand side of the green. The first one is at the front left and the second is just in front of it just right of the middle of the green. Both are perfectly placed for those who try to take the green on in one and go slightly left.
TREES :
None
TEE SHOT:
This holes gives you two options. The first is to play it as you would an ordinary par 4, play it onto the fairway and hit the second on the green. The fairway has plenty room out to the left and you can get good position even with an iron due to the length of this hole. The second and more exciting prospect is one where you decide to have a go for the green in one. You're probably looking at between 250-280 yds to the pin so if you've got the distance then have a go. It's a relatively straight drive but it does have it's hazards. Do not miss it to the right at any costs. There's a steep drop off once you go astray off the fairway. If you miss it keep it left. It's a narrow enough fairway but the get out area towards the green is just left of the bunker should you get the tee shot wrong.
APPROACH SHOT:
Assuming you've decided to take the sensible approach then it should only be a wedge to the short stuff. Be aware that the green is layered and it's raised so take these aspects into account.
GREEN OVERVIEW :
Here's another tester for you. Before the green there's a nice dimple that will come into play if you're putting downhill and the hole is very close to the front. Go slightly too far and you will be at the bottom of the hill. As it stands it's a green that looks like it has 3 separate tiers. The lower tier being at the front the higher at the back and what appears to be an intermediate tier between the both of them. Each tier has ridges that go through them which basically means that if you are lucky enough to get on in one then you would actually be very lucky to par this hole as it could be a disastrous putting hole for those who stray.
OVERALL TIPS :
Go with your abilities. If you want to have a pop at it, do so if you feel you're good enough. If you have any doubts, lay up and don't listen to your ego if it tends to want a chat from time to time. Trust your instincts on this one. You might be tired at this stage and not want to expend more energy climbing up and down dunes when you find the fairway and still leave yourself a nice short shot with an iron. The length of the hole really isn't the main characteristic here. The main trait is the perils that lie if you go wrong here. Don't be fooled by the deceptive nature of this hole. Yes it's short but miss the green or the fairway to the right and you will be hitting your next from way below the hole. The left hand side has more space but hit it too far out that side and you'll have dunes blocking your way. The green is relatively tricky to gain access to. It's raised relatively high from the run up area and it's well protected by 2 well placed bunkers on the left as well as a few dimples towards the front. Once you get onto the green the fun has only started. You would be putting very well to get within sinking distance off your first putt no matter how close it is. If you end up with a downhill putt you could be halfway down the fairway by the time it's stopped so be very careful. It can be a very easy hole if played sensibly. Birdie is a distinct possibility but you need to play it well.