Hole 1 – Par 4, 361 Yards
“A relatively gentle opening hole, which if played sensibly can offer an early birdie opportunity, although out of bounds can come into play both left and right from the tee shot. A second shot played from the left offers a better angle into a small green sloping hard from right to left.”
Hole 2 – Par 3, 250 Yards
“A long downhill Par 3 generally playing down wind, over a large fairway bunker protecting the front of the green, ready to catch any miss hit tee shots. This hole is all carry and with a small right to left sloping green, par will be great score every time.”
Hole 3 – Par 4, 452 Yards
“Although this is a long Par 4, this hole will generally play slightly downwind. The downhill tee shot is played to a wide fairway sloping from right to left. Two fairway bunkers are ready to catch any errant tee shots. An uphill second shot is best played from left side to a narrow green protected by a large bunker short and one long and right.”
Hole 4 – Par 4, 446 Yards
“A long dog leg right Par 4 up to an elevated green. Favour the left side off the tee, to offer the best angle into the long, narrow two tier putting surface, with a narrow entrance protected by a deep bunker on the left ready to gather any pulled or long second shots. Second shots will be played with a mid to long iron.”
Hole 5 – Par 5, 630 Yards
“The longest hole on the course and there is no let up here following a tough opening stretch. A definite three shot hole, requiring a solid tee shot, avoiding the fairway bunker on the left. Second shot is played over a fairway bunker to a fairway sloping left to right. The approach shot is played to a shallow green well protected by a large, deep front bunker.”
Hole 6 – Par 4, 398 Yards
“A visually stunning hole. However this hole is not to be taken lightly. Multiple bunkers on both sides protect a narrowing fairway the further the tee shot is played. The second shot is played to an elevated green, protected by bunkers short right and long. Take plenty club with the second shot to a relatively flat green. Weak approaches will roll back 30 yards short of the green.”
Hole 7 – Par 5, 555 Yards
“A dog leg right Par 5, with the tee shot protected by two fairway bunkers on the left hand side. Favour the right side from to tee to offer any hope to reaching in two. A sensible lay up shot to the left will bring the fairway bunkers on the right out of play and offer a straightforward third shot to a raised green protected by a ridge running through the centre.”
Hole 8 – Par 3, 209 Yards
“A well struck mid to short iron ideally played with a slight draw, from the right hand bunker to a large undulating green offering many flag positions. Any shots leaked to the left will gather down into the large lake surrounding the left side of the hole. Hitting the centre of the green will make all flag positions accessible.”
Hole 9 – Par 4, 440 Yards
“A tough tee shot to a well protect fairway with bunkers protecting the fairway on both sides. Longer hitters can carry the bunker on the left offering the shortest approach to a raised two tier green well protected by a bunker short right. The putting surface is difficult and two putts are not guaranteed.”
Hole 10 – Par 4, 463 Yards
“A very long start to the back nine. The tenth hole is the longest Par 4 on the course requiring a long tee shot missing the fairway bunker on the right. A long second shot to a slightly elevated green protected by a bunker short right which eats into the green and another left for pulled second shots. Laying up left is a sensible play, leaving a straight forward pitch shot up to a fairly flat green. If played sensibly, five is an achievable score.”
Hole 11 – Par 3, 251 Yards
“A long difficult Par 3 playing slightly downhill to a long narrow green sloping from front to back. Balls will feed down to the back portion of the green due to the length of the tee shot. Avoid the large bunker on the left and par will not be out of the question. A tee shot missed to the right will offer a fairly easy chip to most flag positions.”
Hole 12 – Par 4, 381 Yards
“A good birdie opportunity for most players. Tee shot played to a wide fairway protecting a bunker on the right side. Second shot played from the left side, to an elevated green over two deep greenside bunkers protecting left hand flag positions. The green is relatively flat and will reward aggressive second shots.”
Hole 13 – Par 5, 621 Yards
“A long Par 5 playing downhill from the tee. The aggressive tee shot over a fairway bunker on the left hand side brings the out of bounds into play, but may reward longer hitters with the opportunity to attack the green in two. Safest play favours the right side off the tee, followed by a lay up to a large fairway, leaving a short iron approach to a slightly raised green, sloping from right to left. Birdie is not out of the question here.”
Hole 14 – Par 3, 197 Yards
“A short Par 3 to a large green, protected by a lake on the right which eats into the green making back right pin positions difficult to access. The tee shot suits a fade, however a bunker lurks on the left to gather any pulled or over clubbed tee shots. Not as easy as it looks.”
Hole 15 – Par 4, 452 Yards
“A tough Par 4 with the tee shot played over water ready to gather miss hit drives from the championship tees. A large fairway bunker down the left makes playing an aggressive tee shot difficult. Favour hitting towards the right hand fairway bunker to leave a mid iron approach to a well protected, but flat green.”
Hole 16 – Par 4, 340 Yards
“An exciting short Par 4 where eagle is possible for the longer hitters as well as bogey. Tee shot is played over a bunker in the middle of the fairway, leaving a short pitch up to a small, raised green, with run off areas on all sides. Distance control is crucial with the approach to offer the best chance of birdie. Watch out for tricky flag positions.”
Hole 17 – Par 4, 453 Yards
“Tee shot is played slightly uphill over a bunker in the middle of the fairway. Another bunker on the right side is in play form all teeing grounds. Tee shots flirting with this bunker will offer a better angle into a green protected by a deep bunker short. Don’t be sucked into attacking left pin positions, centre of this wide green is good.”
Hole 18 – Par 5, 554 Yards
“A long finishing hole offering exceptional views of the Norman Clubhouse, with the tee shot played over a fairway bunker on the left onto a down slope, offering an extra 30 yards distance, which will allow the opportunity to reach the green in two. A sensible lay up favouring the right hand side will open up the green to offer a chance to attack the pin. Avoid missing this green left at all costs, as a steep slope awaits.”