A proper opening par 5 that rewards patience more than power. Treat this as a three-shot hole for most players: prioritise a controlled tee shot that keeps you in play, then use your second to set up a comfortable lay-up yardage you like. From there, focus on a committed wedge/short-iron into the heart of the green and give yourself a stress-free first putt—this is a hole where a steady start beats chasing an early hero score.

A straightforward-looking par 3 that asks one clear question: can you hit a solid, straight tee shot under a little pressure? There’s “no hidden danger”, so pick the club that gets you pin-high and swing within yourself—many dropped shots here come from forcing distance rather than making a clean strike. A par is always a good result; take your medicine if you miss the green and focus on getting down in two.

A tempting par 4 where big hitters can eye the green, but the pond near the target punishes over-ambition. The sensible play is to drive up the fairway and favour the safer side recommended on the hole guide (aiming left of the pin line) to leave a controlled mid-iron in. If you do take it on aggressively, commit fully to the carry—half-measures are what find trouble.

The toughest stroke index on the card for good reason. Even a strong drive down the centre still leaves a demanding mid-to-long iron into a well-protected green. This is a classic “position first” hole: choose a tee club you can keep straight, then play your approach to a sensible part of the putting surface. If your natural ball flight is a draw, be especially disciplined—this hole doesn’t reward forcing shape.

A compact par 3 where the shot requirement is clear and visual: two bunkers, one left and one right, with a welcoming entrance if you’re straight. Pick a target that brings the middle of the green into play and accept that pin-hunting isn’t always worth it. The best scores come from committing to a simple strike, avoiding the sand, and trusting your putter.

A strong par 4 with a decision off the tee: longer hitters need to be mindful of the stream in summer conditions. The green is guarded by two greenside bunkers, so the approach is all about controlling height and landing spot—carrying the right-hand bunker helps you hold the putting surface. If you’re between clubs, favour the shot that finishes short of trouble and leaves an easy chip/pitch rather than a difficult recovery.

Another hole where the same stream can influence strategy, but the main theme is accuracy. Even with plenty of length, you still have to thread it straight to avoid trees on both sides. Build your plan around your most reliable tee shot shape and choose a club that keeps you in the fairway first—this is the type of hole where being 20 yards shorter in play beats being long and blocked out.

A demanding long par 3 where many good players sensibly “play it like a par 3½.” With roughly 180 yards just to reach the front edge, laying up to a preferred wedge/chip distance can be a smart scoring play when conditions are against you. There is also mention externally that this hole can involve a carry over water, so treat your club selection with respect and don’t be afraid to play for the middle and two putts.

A par 5 where where you play the ball is more important than how far. The hole guide makes the point that a long second shot “will not always be rewarded”, so think in reverse: decide the best angle/yardage for your approach and play your second to that spot. The player who lays up to a confident number will often outscore the player who forces a speculative second.

A positional driving hole that rewards restraint. The recommended play is to keep your drive to the right-hand side of the fairway, setting up a clearer, straighter line into the green. Cutting the corner is there for the brave, but only worth it if you’re striking the driver well and can start it on the correct line—otherwise, take the percentage route and attack with your approach instead.

A narrow par 4 that asks you to shape—or at least control—your tee shot. The hole guide calls out how tough it is for players who fade the ball, with trees left on the drive and trouble right where the ball wants to finish. Consider a club that helps you find the fairway more often, then play the approach with the goal of giving yourself an uphill or straightforward two-putt chance.

A hole where angle matters. Favouring the right-hand side of the fairway improves your look into a sloping green, so think about positioning rather than pure distance. On the approach, control trajectory and spin—shots that land on the wrong section can feed away, leaving a difficult putt or chip. If you’re in doubt, play to the bigger, safer part of the green and trust your short game.

Shorter on the card, but not a pushover. The hole guide says it best: it’s easy if you’re accurate. Small, well-placed bunkers protect the green and can quickly turn a birdie chance into damage control. Pick a conservative target, make a smooth swing, and aim to give yourself a makeable putt rather than chasing tucked pins.

A long dogleg right with a narrowing approach into a big green—classic risk/reward. The hole can be reached in two for longer hitters, but the smarter play is often to choose a tee shot that sets up your preferred line, then decide on the second based on lie, wind, and confidence. If you do go for it, commit to the shot shape; if not, play a deliberate lay-up that leaves a full wedge you can control.

A fun, options-heavy hole. You can lay up short of the stream for position, or hit a solid driver and try to take advantage of the way the surrounding ground “funnels” balls toward the green. It’s a legitimate birdie chance, but only if you choose the right level of aggression for the conditions. When in doubt: play to the safe side, let the slopes help, and give yourself a putt from the right tier/section.

A long, straight par 4 that steadily builds pressure. Fairway bunkers make the second shot more strategic than the yardage suggests—getting your tee shot into the correct side of the fairway is key to controlling the approach. For many golfers, this is a “take your par/bogey and move on” hole: avoid compounding mistakes, keep the ball in play, and don’t short-side yourself near the green.

A steady par 4 where the defence starts once you’re on (or around) the green. The hole guide notes no major trouble until the putting surface, and then it becomes “a great test” of putting. Your goal should be to leave the simplest putt you can—aim approaches to the heart of the green, favour being below the hole when possible, and don’t turn a good tee-to-green hole into a three-putt.

A strong finishing hole that rewards a clear plan. The guidance is to position your ball about 30 yards short of the stream, leaving a short-to-mid iron in. The approach plays firm, so a controlled shot landing short and running on can be ideal—but missing long is heavily discouraged. Play the hole with one extra club of discipline: put your drive in the right spot, then hit an approach you can keep below the hole and finish with a confident two-putt.