Humboldt Bay Golf Club - Eureka, California
Dec 29, 2015 15:27:11 GMT -5
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Post by Crazycanuck1985 on Dec 29, 2015 15:27:11 GMT -5
A quick detour off the Pacific Coast Highway will land yourself at Humboldt Bay Golf Club, a par 72, 7287 yard (fictional) track just a few minutes northwest of Eureka, California. Humboldt Bay features a unique mix of coastal and inland holes that are surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Ocean, as well as the mighty coniferous trees that populate the area and of course...my usual dastardly greens. If you are ready for a one of a kind golf experience, pack up your clubs and come on out to Humboldt Bay!
Green Speed: Fast
Green Firmness: Medium
The day begins with a downhill dogleg par 4 that requires an accurate drive to a narrow fairway. From there, a short iron/wedge awaits. Anything long will be into the bay!
Club selection is crucial on this picturesque par 3. Water left, and bunkers short and right requires a dialed in mid-iron to this shallow green. Try to land it a little short of the green for best results!
This longhill par 4 is all about position. The safe drive will leave a tricky approach to a shallow green, but a left to right drive that finds the small fairway on the right leaves a much easier approach. Your call.
The longest hole at Humboldt Bay requires an accurate tee shot between the large bunkers on both sides of the fairway. From there you need to choose the correct spot for an easy uphill layup. This long hole provides on of the best chances for birdie.
Back to the coast for Hole 5. 3 Wood off the tee is the smart play here, as driver risks running through the fairway. This is not idea, as the second shot requires a long-mid iron over water into another shallow green. Best play here is to aim left of the hole.
This tight, coastal hole has the Pacific Ocean imposing its will down the entire left side of the hole. A layup off the tee is recommended (I'm sure none of you will listen to me though) as a drive can USUALLY clear the ocean. The brave will be rewarded with a short wedge in and a good look at birdie.
Don't let the yardage fool you. Hole 7 can be a beast as it is entirely uphill. Play your drive to the right to avoid the large bunker cluster. From there, it is a tricky uphill wedge shot to a very well protected green.
Don't get sucked in by the beauty and short yardage of this par 3. Club selection is vital. Anything short will be swallowed up by the large bunker and anything long will be wet.
#9 features one of the toughest drives on the course. A very narrow fairway must be hit to avoid the three round bunkers long, and the large bunker short. Any drives too long will require a draw around the trees to get near the green. Most likely a 3-shot par 5 to a large green.
Green Speed: Fast
Green Firmness: Medium
The day begins with a downhill dogleg par 4 that requires an accurate drive to a narrow fairway. From there, a short iron/wedge awaits. Anything long will be into the bay!
Club selection is crucial on this picturesque par 3. Water left, and bunkers short and right requires a dialed in mid-iron to this shallow green. Try to land it a little short of the green for best results!
This longhill par 4 is all about position. The safe drive will leave a tricky approach to a shallow green, but a left to right drive that finds the small fairway on the right leaves a much easier approach. Your call.
The longest hole at Humboldt Bay requires an accurate tee shot between the large bunkers on both sides of the fairway. From there you need to choose the correct spot for an easy uphill layup. This long hole provides on of the best chances for birdie.
Back to the coast for Hole 5. 3 Wood off the tee is the smart play here, as driver risks running through the fairway. This is not idea, as the second shot requires a long-mid iron over water into another shallow green. Best play here is to aim left of the hole.
This tight, coastal hole has the Pacific Ocean imposing its will down the entire left side of the hole. A layup off the tee is recommended (I'm sure none of you will listen to me though) as a drive can USUALLY clear the ocean. The brave will be rewarded with a short wedge in and a good look at birdie.
Don't let the yardage fool you. Hole 7 can be a beast as it is entirely uphill. Play your drive to the right to avoid the large bunker cluster. From there, it is a tricky uphill wedge shot to a very well protected green.
Don't get sucked in by the beauty and short yardage of this par 3. Club selection is vital. Anything short will be swallowed up by the large bunker and anything long will be wet.
#9 features one of the toughest drives on the course. A very narrow fairway must be hit to avoid the three round bunkers long, and the large bunker short. Any drives too long will require a draw around the trees to get near the green. Most likely a 3-shot par 5 to a large green.