Post by chipsthedog89 on Jul 2, 2019 20:21:05 GMT -5
Introducing Bear Creek Golf Club, a 7,444 yard par 72 located in Kelowna, BC (fictional course). This course plays as a hybrid links and parkland style course, with ample areas to run shots along firm terrain, but a premium placed on accurate placement to optimize your angles into these usually large, sloping greens. While birdies are accessible on nearly every hole, an out of place shot can turn even an "easy" hole into a bogey before you know it.
A brief summary:
Holes 1-3 span the side of a mountain, with steep elevation changes and a premium placed on selecting the correct club. The par 3 third plays at least 2 clubs shorter than the yardage depending on the wind condition.
Holes 4 and 5 run parallel, and present a good scoring opportunity after a difficult opening stretch. Hole 4 is the shortest of the Par 5s, and can be easily reached with a good tee shot, while hole 5 plays up hill but has a large green with accessible hole locations.
Holes 6 and 7 place a premium on a smart tee shot to allow for a proper angle and trajectory on your approaches to these large, but extremely sloping greens. Be wary of the front hole locations on these holes, as both greens slope front to back in the front portions - loft is important!
Hole 8 is the signature hole on the course, a very short par 3 that can be extremely punishing with an out of position tee shot. Each pin position represents a chance at an ace, but leaves no room for error.
Hole 9 is the longest hole on the course, and encourages the golfer to challenge the bunker on the right to optimize the layup opportunities. A tee shot to the left can find itself in long rough, mounding, and blocked out from the layup area. The green slopes severely from left to right, so plan your approach accordingly.
Holes 10 and 11 are the hardest on the course, as both are long with narrow tee shots. Hole 10 especially plays to a par 4.5, with a missed fairway resulting in an almost certain layup.
Hole 12 is a reachable par 5, but the tee shot is key to set up an approach to the flattest green on the course.
Hole 13 will begin to feed towards the water, so play your approaches to the front of the green and allow them to filter back to the hole.
Hole 14 is the only hole with water in play, and it challenges the golfer on both tee shot and approach. Lay short of the water on your tee shot, and then take aim with a mid-iron to the small, undulating green. Accuracy is key, as missing left can be a tricky up and down, while missing right will result in a certain penalty.
Hole 15 is a reachable, links-inspired par 5 that encourages golfers to run the ball up to a severe green. Be wary of the long and left miss, as this can turn an easy birdie into a 6 or worse.
Hole 16 is the only drivable par 4 on the course, and is easily reachable from the Master clubs. A miss right can result in a very challenging up and down however, so left is preferred for most hole locations.
Hole 17 is a straightforward par 3, with most shots funnelling towards the centre of the green. A large waste bunker short and right can lead to a messy up and down, but a miss long can be even more penal as balls can carry 30-40 yards beyond the green if they catch a wrong bounce.
Hole 18 is a very traditional finishing hole, with an uphill tee shot leading to an approach to one of the more receptive holes on the course. Hitting the fairway is key to set up a finishing birdie in the shadow of the clubhouse.
Enjoy your round, and be sure to try the many different hole locations for a variety of experiences!
A brief summary:
Holes 1-3 span the side of a mountain, with steep elevation changes and a premium placed on selecting the correct club. The par 3 third plays at least 2 clubs shorter than the yardage depending on the wind condition.
Holes 4 and 5 run parallel, and present a good scoring opportunity after a difficult opening stretch. Hole 4 is the shortest of the Par 5s, and can be easily reached with a good tee shot, while hole 5 plays up hill but has a large green with accessible hole locations.
Holes 6 and 7 place a premium on a smart tee shot to allow for a proper angle and trajectory on your approaches to these large, but extremely sloping greens. Be wary of the front hole locations on these holes, as both greens slope front to back in the front portions - loft is important!
Hole 8 is the signature hole on the course, a very short par 3 that can be extremely punishing with an out of position tee shot. Each pin position represents a chance at an ace, but leaves no room for error.
Hole 9 is the longest hole on the course, and encourages the golfer to challenge the bunker on the right to optimize the layup opportunities. A tee shot to the left can find itself in long rough, mounding, and blocked out from the layup area. The green slopes severely from left to right, so plan your approach accordingly.
Holes 10 and 11 are the hardest on the course, as both are long with narrow tee shots. Hole 10 especially plays to a par 4.5, with a missed fairway resulting in an almost certain layup.
Hole 12 is a reachable par 5, but the tee shot is key to set up an approach to the flattest green on the course.
Hole 13 will begin to feed towards the water, so play your approaches to the front of the green and allow them to filter back to the hole.
Hole 14 is the only hole with water in play, and it challenges the golfer on both tee shot and approach. Lay short of the water on your tee shot, and then take aim with a mid-iron to the small, undulating green. Accuracy is key, as missing left can be a tricky up and down, while missing right will result in a certain penalty.
Hole 15 is a reachable, links-inspired par 5 that encourages golfers to run the ball up to a severe green. Be wary of the long and left miss, as this can turn an easy birdie into a 6 or worse.
Hole 16 is the only drivable par 4 on the course, and is easily reachable from the Master clubs. A miss right can result in a very challenging up and down however, so left is preferred for most hole locations.
Hole 17 is a straightforward par 3, with most shots funnelling towards the centre of the green. A large waste bunker short and right can lead to a messy up and down, but a miss long can be even more penal as balls can carry 30-40 yards beyond the green if they catch a wrong bounce.
Hole 18 is a very traditional finishing hole, with an uphill tee shot leading to an approach to one of the more receptive holes on the course. Hitting the fairway is key to set up a finishing birdie in the shadow of the clubhouse.
Enjoy your round, and be sure to try the many different hole locations for a variety of experiences!