Golfer's View from 17th Tee

Approaching the 17th hole, after passing through a bit of forest, the player sees a tree lined fairway that rises from the golf tee, requiring an uphill tee shot to this 5 par golf hole. Along the right side of the golf fairway, three large sequential sand traps not only frame the golf course fairway, but also guard the spiff of land that is the shortcut to the golf green. The 275 yard hitter that also hits it straight can fly these golf traps, and if the woods on the right are avoided, have a long second shot by the right side of the two trees that protect the golf green, leaving an eagle putt.

The mere mortal, however, will see the small bunker in the center of the fairway, and hit towards it, or to its left. This much safer shot then leaves a layup by the left side of the two guardian trees, resulting in a pitch into the green on stroke 3 of between 75 and 125 yards. Leaving the layup too short will bring the above mentioned trees into play, blocking the green.

The green is guarded by a large sand bunker in its front, with another to its right. A third small one, at the center rear of the green, helps frame the shot. Yet more sand, some 60 yards short of the green on the left side of the fairway, is more a directional trap than a hazard routinely found. A large green, with a bit of an hourglass shape, is highlighted by a ridge running through its center from back to front, making it important to locate the approach on the same side of the green as the cup. Failure to do so will make for a long, difficult putt.

Many of those familiar with the Carolina Colours golf course find this split fairway hole its most intriguing. Pretty, and with many different playing options, scores ranging from eagle to double bogey are all a real possibility. Played conservatively, however, par should be achievable. The long knocker, however, will have trouble resisting the temptation to shave about 40 yards off the hole, with an eagle putt the reward of success, even though failure will be costly.

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Golfer's View of 17th Green

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