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Hole 1 - Par 3
Do not underestimate this par-3 opener. The wind plays
a big factor to club selection with danger at the front
via a bunker and a fierce drop-away at the back of the
green. Be certain to check the pin placement of the day,
as the green is the longest on the Course at 36 metres!
Possibly a club difference from back to front.
Hole 2 - Par 4
This slightly dogleg left requires a driver that hugs
the left side as the fairway slopes away. You are left
with a short to mid-iron into a green that slopes from
back to front.
Hole 3 - Par 5
The first of five par-5 Holes at "Alto Golf". Fire your
tee shot between the bunkers left and the water right.
If successful, here you are left with an uphill approach
shot guarded by bunkers. Be warned that if you try for
the green in two strokes you may well have a sand-iron
in your hand for the third shot!
Hole 4 - Par 4
Position of the tee is vital! You must avoid the bunker
and place the ball down the right side to gain good
positioning. On your second shot be careful not to be
past the pin as the green has a vicious slope from back
to front and it will require a testing two putt from any
golfer.
Hole 5 - Par 5
Either hit the drive from the tee with a fade off the
bunker or a well-struck fairway wood down the tree line
will suffice. From the fairway you can reach the par-5
in two. Take caution though as there is an Out of Bounds
left.
Hole 6 - Par 4
Stroke Index 1, and this Hole is worthy of the honour.
Select placement over power from the tee and aim down
the right side of the fairway. This should leave you
with a long iron uphill approach shot to a narrow target
- good luck!
Hole 7 - Par 3
The first of three tremendous golfing Holes to close the
front nine. A long iron will be needed here or possibly
a fairway-wood for some players as this par-3 is some
distance.
Hole 8 - Par 4
Placement would be advisable on this Hole. A long iron
to the left of the fairway bunker will leave you a short
iron to an elevated green. This has a slope running down
the middle from back to front. Make sure your second shot
is in 3-putt land.
Hole 9 - Par 4
A fairway-wood from the tee is recommended. On the left
you have a bunker and Out of Bounds, and on the right you
have trees that will welcome any ball faded too much. The
green is similar to Hole 8 and has a tricky ridge down
the middle. Find the correct level in two and you will
not be far from the pin.
Hole 10 - Par 4
Although there is an Out of Bounds down the right-hand
side you must not be intimidated as this is the ideal
side to choose. A long iron down the right will leave
you a mid-iron second shot to an elevated green - club
selection is vital.
Hole 11 - Par 3
Back to back par-3s, Holes 11 and 12. The first one is
straight downhill so it plays shorter than it measures.
A club difference from back to front to a generous
target. However, if missed the bunkers are ready and
waiting as they surround this cut and prepared grass.
Hole 12 - Par 3
Similar in length to Hole 11, watch out for the pot
bunker short as it cuts well into your target.
Hole 13 - Par 5
A drive straight over the trees allows you to attempt to
get home in two! If your games is not up to this, play
short of the trees and then left of the water as this
results in the best angle for your third shot. The green
is elevated and a wide second shot will be punished by
the surrounding trees. Even if you hit the green a
two-putt birdie is no certainty as a huge tear runs
through the centre of the green. This is a quality
par-5 that has it all - enjoy!
Hole 14 - Par 4
Placement is the key once more. A long iron down the
right will be rewarded with a short pitch to another
elevated target. The green is long so check the pin
placement before you play your 2nd shot.
Hole 15 - Par 4
Pull out the driver and let it fly. Aim between the
monument and the trees on the edge of the right side
of the fairway. Once over the hill you will see why
everything falls away to the left. If you want a
birdie your approach must be spot on for length. Again
the green owns a huge tear that runs through its heart.
Hole 16 - Par 5
Only 589 metres stand between you and the Hole at this
test! The tee shot must be down the right avoiding the
water at all cost. A straight second shot with a long
iron or a fairway-wood must follow. If successful, your
pitch shot must be on the green as there are bunkers
short and a fall way long.
Hole 17 - Par 3
A small target which is slightly raised and guarded by
bunkers and nasty slopes. Try your best not to miss the
green.
Hole 18 - Par 5
The final Hole and a par-5 that is no pushover. Fire
away with the driver down the right side. Placement is
vital on the lay up if you are going to make a birdie.
Find the top of the ridge and the centre of the fairway.
From here you will be able to see all the green that is
guarded by just one bunker front left.
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