Hole #1 — Par 4
The tee shot to a relatively open par 4 is played to a generous fairway. But players must first negotiate the diagonal cross bunker standing sentinel at the gate of the landing area. There is plenty of room left for those playing it safe; however, the farther left your drive, the less of the green is in view. The players that choose playing it safe, however, will be best angled and approach to the green.
Hole #2 — Par 4
To find the ideal landing area, the drive must be long and towards the right side of the fairway. Beware of deep hollows just past the landing area on both sides of the fairway. Bunkers and a steep drop-off guard the right side of the green that runs left to right. The best approach to the green is from the right side.
Hole #3 — Par 5
This long par 5 may be reached in two by a few players, but for the majority, it is a genuine three-shot hole. The fairway slopes right-to-left on the sweeping dogleg. Aim your drive toward the right side of the fairway. Play the second shot just to the right of the bunker dissecting the fairway leaving the best angle to the green.
Hole #4 — Par 3
This is a very dramatic par 3 that provides alternate route options to the hole. The most direct route provides the shortest carry over the green-side bunker. Two deep bunkers punish the golfer who under-clubs. The conservative route is left of the green where there is ample fairway for a lay-up shot. This allows the more adventurous players to run up their ball and still make par.
Hole #5 — Par 4
The tee shot puts a premium on accuracy. Aim your drive just left of the bunkers on the right of the fairway to avoid the large second bunker hidden from view that guards the left side of the fairway and green. Good luck on your second shot because there is trouble all around the well guarded green.
Hole #6 — Par 3
Although this green is large, it is a difficult target due to the trouble that surrounds it. The deep bunkers on the right will scare more than a few errant shots. Once you’re on the dance floor, you must two-putt your way around the subtle undulations of the green.
Hole #7 — Par 4
This par 4 requires an outstanding tee shot over an 80 yard valley. Try to place your tee shot right of center to enhance to see the flag. Your second shot is downhill and could play a club shorter. The small well-bunkered green slopes from left-to-right with many undulations, so look it all carefully.
Hole #8 — Par 5
At 568 yards, this is one challenging par 5. The bunkers located on the drive and on the second shot will be problematic for players not hitting it straight. Players that drive left of center may have the option of going at this green in two, but they must be able to clear the two deep bunkers thirty yards short of the green. Few will lay up for a crafty concocted green.
Hole #9 — Par 4
A straight-away hole, the ninth will reward long hitters, but only those whose drive is accurate. Hit your drive as far as you can. The best drive will be just left of the center of the large fairway. The second shot presents all players with what could be the most difficult approach shot on the course.
Hole #10 — Par 4
This elevated dogleg left requires players to place their tee shot on the top of the ridge to secure a good view of the green. Players trying to cut the corner with a strong drive off the tee will find the bottom of a deep swale, offering little view of the putting surface.
Hole #11 — Par 4
From the spectacular view of the hole, the player is confronted with a massive waste bunker along the entire right side of the hole. Despite its size, this bunker shouldn’t come into play unless your driver is lost too far right. A good drive, left of center, sets up a short iron approach to the small green.
Hole #12 — Par 4
This is a short but dramatic par 4 playing up a deep valley. Using the side slope, direct the tee shot down the left side and the ball will feed back down into the narrow valley leaving a short approach to the green. A missed tee shot to the right leaves the player an awkward, semi-blind approach shot to the well-bunkered, elevated green.
Hole #13 — Par 3
This is one of the most picturesque holes on the course, with a view of Mount Baker on the horizon. Several bunkers and a large mound to the right protect a green that looks quite flat but is deceptively difficult. Depending on the wind, most players will choose a long to medium iron to the large green. If the flag is to the back, use caution because your shot could trickle off the green and down a steep slope that runs back to the trees.
Hole #14 — Par 5
The ideal tee shot is straight up the middle of the fairway. This hole doesn’t show its true colors until the second shot. The landing area for this shot is narrow with a severe drop off into the woods on the right. Players attempting to go for the green in two should be concerned with the lateral hazard both behind and to the right of the green.
Hole #15 — Par 4
From the elevated tees this is one of the most dramatic par 4’s on the course. Though the landing area is generous, the best tee shot is straight towards the middle of the fairway approach. A large hill hides this green from the players on the drive and a group of fairway bunkers short it.
Hole #16 — Par 5
The longest of the par 5’s you must not only be long but accurate as well. Deep fairway bunkers and rough on the left side and trees on the right. It’s best to lay up with a long iron to the large second landing area. This leaves a full swing to a very long and well protected green.
Hole #17 — Par 3
This is the second shortest hole on the course but is extremely challenging. The large, welcoming green seems to be a large bowl and is interspersed with deep, menacing bunkers. There’s plenty of room short of the green to the right and from there, players get a good chance at up and down.
Hole #18 — Par 4
This beautiful finishing hole places two elevated tees to a fairway flanked by bunkers and a majestic two acre lake. requiring an accurate tee shot. From the landing area, the player is faced with the decision to hit the shot across the water at the long, undulating green, or layup up short right. Par is a great score.
