With its tremendous elevation change, this is a very intimidating starting hole. The landing area is very generous.
You must negotiate the creek that crosses the fairway. Lay up short of the creek on the tee shot. Favor the left side of the fairway for a better angle approach to the green. Avoid going over the green.
2nd Hole Par 3
Depending on the pin location, it could easily be a three club difference for your tee shot.
Club selection is the key. The green on this par 3 is guarded by trees on three sides. A pot bunker guards the back right side of the green.
3rd Hole Par 4
The key to this beautiful hole is driving in the fairway. Playing the left side is a must.
The fairway slopes to the right. The right side of the fairway is guarded by a large cattail pond. The green slopes from left to right. You must stay below the hole on your approach.
4th Hole Par 3
This par 3 hole demands an accurate ball placement from the tee shot.
The green is well protected by a large cattail pond on the right and behind. Proper club selection is the key.
5th Hole Par 5
One of our Pro's favorite holes, with a forced carry from the tee over a cattail pond.
The two- tiered fairway gives you many options. Negotiate the creek that runs through the fairway in the lay up area. Large oak trees guard both sides of the fairway. Stay in left is key.
The elevated green requires an extra club selection on your approach shot.
6th Hole Par 4
Placing your tee shot in the fairway is a must.
The fairway slopes from right to left and fairway bunkers guard the right while a creek guards the left. With one of the largest greens on the course, you must place your approach shot close or three-putts are likely.
7th Hole Par 3
A short par 3, but gusty winds off the lake make club selection difficult.
There can be a three- or four-club difference depending on pin location. Playing from the blue or black tees requires hitting across a small bay of O'Dowd Lake.
8th Hole Par 4
This par 4 exemplifies the Minnesota Golf Experience- land of 10,000 lakes. This hole was named KSTP's #1 Most Difficult Water Hole in the Twin Cities.
One of the most intimidating tee shots in golf, a forced carry can be as far as 240 yards over a bay at O'Dowd Lake. After the ferry ride to the fairway, a short iron shot remains.
Water is behind the green. A long, oblong green opens up from the left. One-hundred-year-old oaks guard the right side of the green.
9th Hole Par 4
A medium-length par 4 with a well bunkered fairway.
A pond strategically placed on the right side of the fairway is a hazard for errant tee shots. The right side offers an easier approach to a bunkerless green. Don't miss it by going right or long.
10th Hole Par 4
The key to this hole is driving it in the fairway.
This dogleg left is a short but demanding hole. Your approach shot must land on the green. If you land in front, it will roll off the back.
11th Hole Par 3
The most demanding of our par 3s.
There can easily be a five-club difference depending on wind and pin placement. This hole has a two tiered green.
Two separate sections with an eight foot difference in height from front to back. Par is a great score for this unique hole.
12th Hole Par 5
My favorite hole on the course.
The fairway runs away from you, inviting a wonderful strategy. To hit the left side of the fairway, you must carry your tee shot farther over water, which provides a good angle for your second shot.
If you lay up you must be on the left side of the fairway for the best angle possible.
13th Hole Par 3
This straightforward par 3 presents a lot of hazards.
There is water on your right, a bunker on your left and OB behind the green. Extreme accuracy is required to land on the green from the tee for a birdie attempt. Play it safe and take your par.
14th Hole Par 4
This hole starts the triangle of holes 14, 15 and 16.
Par on all three holes will be good scores. The left side of the fairway is the side to be on. There are two creek crossings to negotiate. Predominately hitting into the wind; make sure you take enough club.
15th Hole Par 4
This second hole on the triangle is a great hole.
Water crosses the fairway and guards the left side of the green. The farther you hit your tee shot the less water you need to negotiate for your approach shot. Do not go long.
16th Hole Par 4
Long hitters beware.
Though driveable, there is plenty of trouble waiting. If you lay up, leave yourself 70 to 100 yards. Your approach shot must be perfect to avoid hitting over the green. Shooting par on this hole is a good score.
17th Hole Par 5
This hole is a long hitter's paradise. This is a three-shot hole.
Favor the right side of the fairway on your tee shot. The creek crosses the fairway in front of the green. Lay up short of the creek on the left side of the fairway. This is the deepest green on the course.
18th Hole Par 4
Great finishing hole.
Water guarding the left with bunkers on the right. An accurate club selection is a must. The demanding uphill approach leaves most players short. Par is a good score on this final hole.
