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Hole 1 - 310 Metres - Par 4
A picturesque tee shot. Lay up short of the central rock
and tree outcrop, to leave a flighted short iron second.
Hole 2 - 490 Metres - Par 5
It is a lengthy straight drive along the extreme right
hand side of the fairway. Stay clear of two majestic pine
trees and set up the ideal line towards the green. It is
normally advisable to lay up the second shot in front of
the myriad of bunkers which defend the front of the
double green down in a valley. The distance is deceptive,
making club selection important.
Hole 3 - 339 Metres - Par 4
This is followed by a genuine thinking golfer's hole, the
short par-4 8th (and 17th on the second loop). The
distance off the tee is not important but accuracy is; the
fairway being extremely narrow, with a lake to the left
and difficult rough to the right.
Hole 4 - 186 Metres - Par 3
Think of leaving an uphill putt on this testing par-3.
Hole 5 - 327 Metres - Par 4
Drive left of the rock outcrop. The second shot plays
short off the downhill lie.
Hole 6 - 178 Metres - Par 3
Club selection is vital - the wind always comes into play.
Hole 7 - 376 Metres - Par 4
There is no shame in playing it as an easy 5! Two good
shots are needed to make an orthodox par.
Hole 8 - 284 Metres - Par 4
The 8th green is out to the left cut into a terrace just
over the bank of the deep lake, but it is usually reachable
with a short iron second shot. Be sure to carry the lake
with your second shot.
Hole 9 - 482 Metres - Par 5
Over the left hand tree is the line off the tee. The uphill
second is all carry and beware of the deep greenside bunkers.
Hole 10 - 338 Metres - Par 4
If you carry the fairway traps an easy second is the reward.
Lay up left and face a tough second shot.
Hole 11 - 506 Metres - Par 5
This hole is like several in the clever layout, differs in
distance and angle of approach and it pays to have a quick
look when playing the first time round. Left off the tee
and then right for the second, setting up a straightforward
uphill pitch.
Hole 12 - 299 Metres - Par 4
Carry the olive tree on the fairway and you have a pitch
for a birdie chance.
Hole 13 - 186 Metres - Par 3
It is difficult to hit the right hand side of the green.
Aim for the centre and face the more difficult putt.
Hole 14 - 347 Metres - Par 4
Drive right of the rock outcrop and then use your distance
judgment for this downhill pitch shot.
Hole 15 - 159 Metres - Par 3
Not a long shot but it requires a clean strike or you may
visit the water hazard.
Hole 16 - 363 Metres - Par 4
Gamble on a long straight tee shot and you can enjoy an
easy second. A lay up short of the bunker and dry stonewall
is the safer choice.
Hole 17 - 291 Metres - Par 4
Just hit the fairway off the tee! The second shot is not
long.
Hole 18 - 400 Metres - Par 5
On the second nine, it is less daunting to reach the green
with the approach shot as the line is well to the right of
the lake. If you can reach the end of the left hand rock
wall you have a chance at the green.
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