Pine Needles Key Holes
No. 3
No. 3 is a signature hole, a very pretty hole. A precise tee shot is called for, over a small pond and wetlands area. The putting surface slopes sharply from back to front. Three putts is a real possibility for the inattentive player who leaves himself above the hole.
No. 5
On the par-3 No. 5, you’ve achieved the outward nine’s highest elevation, meaning winds can swirl here, plus the green is domed, with a false front. Choose enough club to hit the putting surface.
No. 10
No. 10 is a 5-par dogleg left with a dramatic bunker hugging the inside of the corner. A well-struck tee shot can clear the bunker and leave a long iron or fairway wood to the green. Think birdie.
No. 11
Carve a fade through the chute of pine trees on No. 11. This, a 4-par, is one of the tighter driving holes on the course. Your approach to the green is uphill. Choose your club accordingly.
No. 18
The finishing hole rewards a slight draw off the tee. Longer players will get a generous roll and face a downhill approach. But this is a green that is difficult to hold. Precision is called for if you want to finish your round like a champion. Just as Donald Ross intended.