No time for a fully fledged blog today so I thought I'd post a picture instead.
This is a work in progress picture of the par 3, 3rd hole as seen in apcd, hence no sky or tree shadows. Using some of the techniques I mentioned yesterday, this green slopes from front to back where a generous short grass chipping area awaits if you do happen to overshoot your mark.
When the pin is tucked behind the bunker on the right, you'll need to hit a high flying fade to get the ball really close. The hole plays to around the 200 yard mark from the championship tees.
The red flowering bushes that you see in the picture are the bluberry bushes that run throughout the course.
Hopefully more blog and pics tomorrow.
Mike, I like your thinking, therefore I was wandering, like in real life, If the pin was tucked behind the right bunker, I would play safe and aim at the center of the green.
ReplyDeleteMy question is, do you design the green for an automatic 2 putts or is there still a chance for a bird from the middle of the green?
Well as you know, there's no such thing as a guaranteed two putt in golf! You'll have a chance of making birdie as there are no tiers or severe slopes to contend with on this green, but you certainly won't have a flat putt.
ReplyDeleteIn testing I haven't managed to make a two from the centre of the green when the pin is tucked right but then again I'm not the worlds greatest putter!
You'll obviousy have a much better chance of holing out for a birdie if you decide to take on the challenge from the tee and succeed.
There are other challenging pin positions on this green too. I find the rear pin poitions quite tricky because it's easy to overshoot into the chipping area. As yet I'm unsure as to how close the run off areas should be 'mown'. I'll decide what's reasonable after a lot of testing.
Thanks for making me feel totally inadequate Mike ;-)
ReplyDeleteOnly joking, looks to be yet another great course.