Hole 3, Par 3, 174 Yards

The photo at right is Hole 3, the first of four scenic and naturally diverse par three holes. The slightly uphill tee shot on this 174-yard hole must carry a wetland area, to a naturally elevated, plateau green.

This hole was conceived to incorporate the existing lake and create a true, risk/reward, par five hole. A long, accurate drive affords the opportunity to carry the lake and reach the green in two shots. Anything miss-hit short or to the left will land in the water. A less heroic strategy requires a precise second shot that avoids the sand bunkers framing the outside of the dogleg. If successful with the second shot, the reward is a third shot approach to the green that does not have to carry the lake or the sprawling bunker lining the right of the fairway.

Hole 14, Par 3, 235 Yards

Rees Jones "found" the Sahara hole in a natural sandpit. It stretches 185 yards along the right side, but in keeping with Jones' goal of designing a challenging course and yet one also enjoyable for the average golfer, there are nine tees, from 145 yards to 235 yards. And, left and short of the green, a mowed "ramp" leads to the putting surface. No matter which tee you choose, take a look from the back right markers.

Hole 16, Par 4, 422 Yards

The downhill tee shot must avoid a series of sand bunkers on the inside of this dogleg right hole. An approach ramp provides an unobstructed route into the left side of the green. A deep sand bunker on the right of the ramp awaits any approach left short or to the right. A natural slope, providing an old style "punchbowl" appearance, frames the rear of the putting surface.